Increased levels of progesterone and estrogen, as well as increased blood flow to your gums, might be also be behind bleeding gums during pregnancy If you experience bleeding gums during pregnancy, ...

Bleeding gums may seem like a minor issue, but during pregnancy, they can indicate more serious health problems. Periodontitis, a severe gum infection, is associated with an increased risk of ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 6 - The American Dental Association (ADA) is reminding mothers-to-be about the importance of maintaining good oral health during pregnancy. "There is a lot of research ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 14 - Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, does not appear to be associated with preterm births and other pregnancy problems ...

Gum disease has been linked to an increased risk for preterm birth, and now new research suggests that chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol during pregnancy may lower this risk. The study took place in ...

During pregnancy you may find your gums feel sore and bleed when you brush your teeth. Pregnancy hormones work to soften your ligaments and body tissue, helping to prepare your body for birth.

A small preliminary study suggests that the health of an expectant mother's gums may affect her likelihood of a preterm birth. The study compared oral inflammation and microbes in 33 women whose ...

Feb. 3 (UPI) --Pregnant people who used of a medicinal chewing gum designed to improve oral health daily lowered their risk for preterm births, a study presented Thursday during the Society for ...

Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nicotine patches and gum seem to be safe and effective in pregnant women, according to a new study. Such patches and gum have been shown to help non-pregnant adults stop ...