Changes in the routine of orthodontics during pregnancy

If you started orthodontic treatment and became pregnant, you should know that it is not contraindicated, but you should notify the dentist to stop performing any x-ray and also perform a series of changes in each of the visits. Keep in mind that the orthodontic treatment is long, and the visits sho

If you started orthodontic treatment and became pregnant, you should know that it is not contraindicated, but you should notify the dentist to stop performing any x-ray and also perform a series of changes in each of the visits.

Keep in mind that the orthodontic treatment is long, and the visits should now be adapted to the evolution of the pregnancy and the probable date of delivery.

Changes in the visits to the dentist to continue with orthodontics during pregnancy

The orthodontist, once you communicate the pregnancy, will make a series of changes:

- Schedule your monthly visits according to the date of delivery. So if you are doing a treatment with conventional techniques with multibrackets appliances (the squares attached to the teeth) I try not to place attachments that can pinch or annoy more on the dates close to the time of delivery. In addition, sometimes the delivery date is delayed or advanced and the recent mother can not go to the consultation when it was planned ... because she only has eyes and time for the newcomer.

If you are doing a treatment with Invisalign invisible techniques, more and more frequent for all its benefits and excellent results, in this case it is much easier to organize the treatment terms because we can deliver more aligners in anticipation of some delay in the revisions monthly This technique allows us to advance the treatment even without going to the consultation.

- We will not lie on the chair to the pregnant patient so as to avoid uncomfortable positions for the baby.

- When the inflammation of the gums increases due to the hormonal change that takes place during pregnancy, it is necessary to take extreme measures of oral hygiene and sometimes perform several professional dental cleanings during pregnancy. Or even use some rinse with chlorhexidine to improve the gingival state and reduce inflammation.

- The tendency to develop caries is also greater, so it is also essential to improve oral hygiene. If during the orthodontic treatment hygiene is not adequate, white spots may appear around the brackets that are the beginning of decay and that can only be eliminated by filling in the area. Avoiding these decalcifications and improving oral hygiene is also easier with practically invisible Invisalign removable techniques, since they allow the pregnant patient to remove the aligners to perform the hygiene techniques in a more exhaustive way.

- Remove devices that may come loose during delivery. Few gynecologists request the removal of appliances completely, but it is true that if the patient carries a device for the palate I usually remove it if possible to avoid the risk of aspiration in case of intubation of the mother during delivery.