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"Decalcification of the teeth does not occur in pregnancy. (Poor dental hygiene and inflamed gums are more likely the cause of cavities and tooth loss during pregnancy)..." Source : With You and Your Baby All the Way : Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, Recovery, and Baby Care |
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"Woman should avoid non-emergency X rays if there is any question of pregnancy. If an X ray is needed during the first trimester of pregnancy, the pelvis should be excluded from the X-ray field if at all possible. They should always wear a shield over the pelvis and abdomen when having X-ray studies (including dental X rays), whether or not they are pregnant. Such shields offer some, but not complete protection..." Source : Pregnancy, Birth, and the Early Months: The Thinking Woman's Guide |
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"Antibiotics - erythromycin estolate, quinolones, tetracycline and trimethoprirn are contraindicated in pregnancy; Anaesthetics - muscle relaxants are safe, - nitrous oxide is safe in late pregnancy, - local anaesthetics should be used with caution in late pregnancy..." Source : Uncommon Problems in Intensive Care |
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"Pregnancy is rarely a contraindication to needed dental treatment. The concept that dental caries are aggravated by pregnancy is unfounded..." Source : Williams Manual of Obstetrics |
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"There is no truth in the tale that the baby takes calcium from your teeth. However, calcium and iron intakes need to be maintained... intake is important from the time of conception because your baby's teeth and bones begin to form from weeks 4,6. As your baby grows, so your calcium requirements increase-by week 25..." Source : Dr. Miriam Stoppard's New Pregnancy & Birth Book |
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"As pregnancy progresses, many women experience swollen or bleeding gums. You may notice your toothbrush is pink when you brush your teeth, and that your bleeding gums become progressively worse. Most women find that these symptoms disappear once the baby is delivered...." Source : The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book |
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"The importance of insuring adequate daily calcium intake; The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium is 800 mg/day for adults and 1,200 mg/day for adolescents, pregnant women, and nursing mothers..." Source : Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis : What You Can Do About Bone Loss |
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