{"id":3684,"date":"2018-02-27T13:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T21:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=3684"},"modified":"2018-02-27T13:00:42","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T21:00:42","slug":"can-gum-disease-cause-birth-defects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/can-gum-disease-cause-birth-defects\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gum Disease Cause Birth Defects?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"What is Gum Disease?<\/h3>\n

The short answer: Gum disease<\/a> is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it!<\/p>\n

The long answer: all the tissues in your body have a self-defense mechanism called \u201cinflammation.\u201d When bacteria build up in your mouth, your gum tissue will inflame to try and kill it. Gum inflammation is called gingivitis and looks like red, soft, and sore gum tissue.<\/p>\n

Over time, gingivitis can lead to more troublesome gum disease (called periodontitis) that can grow even deeper and start to harm the bones of your teeth and jaw. Severe gum disease can wreak havoc in your mouth. Pregnant women need to be especially careful because gum disease is linked with pre-term births and babies with low birth weight.<\/p>\n

Every mom and mom-to-be wants the best start for their baby on their journey into parenthood. Read on from Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams<\/a> at Carolina Complete Dental to learn more about gum disease and pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Gum Disease, Pregnancy, and Birth Defects<\/h3>\n

Here are the facts:<\/p>\n