[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#2ab5b3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”museojhsans-300-woff||||||||” text_text_color=”#444444″ text_font_size=”16px” link_text_color=”#f2b858″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]During the nine months of pregnancy, women experience physiological changes that can affect the health of their gums and teeth.<\/p>\n
The rise in estrogen levels leads to thicker oral mucosa<\/strong> and increased fluid retention, both of which place additional stress on the gums.<\/strong> Redness and bleeding are the classic signs of pregnancy-related gingivitis<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Clinical evidence has also highlighted a connection between gum disease and the risk of preterm birth.<\/strong> In other words, women who suffer from periodontal issues during pregnancy show a higher incidence of premature delivery. <\/p>\n Hormonal fluctuations also alter saliva composition<\/strong>. Saliva becomes more acidic<\/strong> and richer in glycoproteins, making it thicker and more viscous. This prevents it from carrying out one of its main protective functions: buffering acids and helping prevent tooth decay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Frequent nausea and\/or acid reflux further contribute to an increasingly acidic environment, which can lead to enamel erosion.<\/strong><\/p>\n The use of Cariex\u00ae, a completely natural product based on Bicarbonate and Xylitol<\/strong>, allows for an immediate rise in pH, reducing the risk of Cavities, Dental Erosion, and Gingival Sensitivity.<\/strong> A professional Oral Hygiene session is also recommended before the 35th week of pregnancy.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the nine months of pregnancy, women experience physiological changes that can affect the health of their gums and teeth. The rise in estrogen levels leads to thicker oral mucosa and increased fluid retention, both of which place additional stress on the gums. Redness and bleeding are the classic signs of pregnancy-related gingivitis. Clinical evidence has also highlighted a connection between gum disease and the risk of preterm birth. In other words, women who suffer from periodontal issues during pregnancy show a higher incidence of premature delivery. Hormonal fluctuations also alter saliva composition. Saliva becomes more acidic and richer in glycoproteins, making it thicker and more viscous. This prevents it from carrying out one of its main protective functions: buffering acids and helping prevent tooth decay. Frequent nausea and\/or acid reflux further contribute to an increasingly acidic environment, which can lead to enamel erosion. The use of Cariex\u00ae, a completely natural product based on Bicarbonate and Xylitol, allows for an immediate rise in pH, reducing the risk of Cavities, Dental Erosion, and Gingival Sensitivity. A professional Oral Hygiene session is also recommended before the 35th week of pregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":471,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,182],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-approfondimenti","category-further-reading"],"yoast_head":"\n