Manhattan Beach CA Pregnant Women Need A Complete Dental Exam.

Manhattan Beach Dentist Manhattan Dental Care Family Dentistry

Steven Firshein DMD
Aron Kivel DDS

1005 Manhattan Beach Boulevard = Manhattan Beach = CA 90266 = (310) 546-4675

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Pregnancy and gum disease

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy. This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant. However Dr. Firshein and Dr. Kivel feel that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the Manhattan Beach area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Manhattan Dental Care. Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Firshein and Dr. Kivel will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (310) 546-4675 to schedule a complete examination.

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Manhattan Beach California and the surrounding
Redondo Beach - Hermosa Beach - Playa Del Rey - Palos Verdes CA areas.