Dental Check-up Before Pregnancy: Why It's Crucial for Baby's Health

• Visiting a dentist before pregnancy is as vital as seeing a gynecologist for maternal and fetal health.
• Hormonal changes during pregnancy can worsen gum problems, leading to inflammation, bleeding, or infection.
• Poor oral hygiene can cause gum diseases that increase the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy.
• Oral infections can spread through the bloodstream, raising the risk of pre-term birth or low birth weight in babies.
• Experts recommend a dental check-up 6 months to 1 year before conception, including treatment for decay and gum disease.