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Can i have preterm birth and my baby can die from periodontal disease?
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Absolutely not!: Periodontal disease is not associated with prematurity. Preterm infants have no dentition to be plagued with periodontal problems.
Answered 3/22/2013
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Yes: Periodontal disease in pregnant women has been linked to preterm or low birth weight babies. Be sure to receive hygiene care during your pregnancy.
Answered 10/5/2013
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Yes.: A mother with periodontal disease is at increased risk of having a pre-term low birth weight baby. This is documented and the consensus. Obviously a baby can die from being pre-term and low birthweight but the degree to which this may be a result only of periodontitis can be difficult to determine and is unlikely. Obviously a newborn cannot have periodontal disease themselves.
Answered 4/8/2013
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