How does pregnancy affect oral health?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Hormonal changes can increase the risk of gum disease, pregnancy tumors, and tooth erosion due to morning sickness.

Hormonal changes can increase the risk of gum disease, pregnancy tumors, and tooth erosion due to morning sickness.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.