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The Effect of Oral Health on Pregnancy and Baby |
Posted on 1/25/2021 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim |
| Pregnancy can have an effect on your oral health; however, that doesn't mean you will have to suffer from tooth and gum sensitivity during the gestation period. Observing a good oral health regimen and eating a balanced diet can ensure you have a healthy pregnancy. Periodontal Disease During Pregnancy Pregnant women have a higher chance of contracting periodontal or gum disease, leading to complications. Women who have severe periodontitis are 7 times more likely to have premature labor and 5 times more likely to have low birth weight than women with no oral issues. In addition, their child is also at a greater risk of tooth decay before the age of five. Effect of Tooth Decay on Your Baby Babies are born without decay-causing bacteria. However, if a mother has these bacteria, she can easily transmit them to their baby before they turn three. The most common ways bacteria are transmitted to a baby's mouth include: Tooth decay is caused by bacteria but babies are... Read more... |
How to Protect Your Smile this Holiday Season |
Posted on 1/11/2021 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim |
| The holiday season brings with it a lot of unhealthy food that, if eaten in excess, can be detrimental to our dental and overall health. However, these foods are an integral part of the entire holiday season experience, and without the candy, the cookies, and the pies, it just doesn't feel like the holiday season. The good news is you don't have to skip the sweets and snacks altogether. You just need to take a little extra care of your oral health so that you don't end up excessively damaging your teeth. Tips to Protect Your Oral Health It will take a little extra effort on your end to ensure you can stay on top of your dental and oral hygiene requirements throughout the holiday season.... Read more... |
Does Creamer Lighten Your Coffee Enough to Avoid Stains? |
Posted on 12/21/2020 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim |
| You may already know that coffee, along with sodas, some wines, and some juices, can stain your teeth. If you can't get going in the morning without your daily cup of Joe, though, you may think you have found a loophole: add enough creamer to your coffee to lighten its color. Surely lighter-colored coffee won't stain your teeth as much, right? While it's a good idea, unfortunately it's not true. What Causes Stains from Coffee? When you drink coffee, the color of the liquid isn't what actually stains your teeth. Instead, the discoloration is caused by tannins. You may not have heard about these organic substances before. Tannins are usually found in plants, but they are also in tea, wine, and coffee. There are also synthetic tannins that may be added to some drinks. Some drinks contain more tannins than others. Black tea, for example, is much higher in tannins than other types of tea. It even has more tannins than coffee, although coffee itself has a lot of... Read more... |
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