Scientists have known for a while that gum disease in pregnant women is correlated to low birth weight babies. Now a study published in the Journal of Periodontology that proves that the bacteria that causes gum disease (aka gingivitis or periodontal disease) is not only present in the mouth of the mother, but in the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby while in its mother's womb.
If you are pregnant, get your teeth and gums checked. Your baby depends on it.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Know Your Mouth
If you have your dental benefits plan through Lincoln Financial Group you can now get oral health information on their website. If you have benefits through LFG, be sure to take advantage of this service.
Because dentistry does not have any standards for diagnosing oral health problems, it is even more important for you to know what's good for your mouth. LFG's website is another attempt to help manage the costs of dental work and to educate on the importance of good oral health
Because dentistry does not have any standards for diagnosing oral health problems, it is even more important for you to know what's good for your mouth. LFG's website is another attempt to help manage the costs of dental work and to educate on the importance of good oral health
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