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Protecting your teeth and gums in pregnancy
By Monica Stylli on 21/06/2007 01:33:10
New Oral-B survey shows 49% of mums-to-be don't realise the importance of oral care during pregnancy
factors to wellbeing and health during pregnancy.When you are pregnant your hormone levels are affected and this can cause the gums to become inflamed and bleed (sometimes known as ‘pregnancy gingivitis’) – the Oral-B® survey revealed that over a third (38
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Mothers using nicotine gum in pregnancy are still harming their unborn babies
By Daniella Delaney on 21/07/2011 16:35:23
Giving up smoking in pregnancy and switching to nicotine patches can give your baby problems in later life
pressure in later life. In the past packets of nicotine patches and chewing gums used to display warnings saying they shouldn't be used by pregnant women. But in 2006 the Government removed the warnings as it believed the advantages of stopping mothers
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Tame teething the MAM way
By Gavin Day on 16/07/2010 09:05:30
There’s a solution for every little one’s gums
http://www.madeformums.com/cl.asp?cn=163There's a solution for every little one's gumsYour baby's grumpy, tearful and rosy cheeked... which means she must be teething. The average age for a baby's first tooth is about six months, although some
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6 of the best weaning spoons for your baby
By Kyrsty Hazell on 26/10/2010 16:29:18
If your baby's heading towards solid foods, a specially designed weaning spoon can help make it easier on those soft gums and little mouths used to just teats and nipples.
item you'll probably want to use is a weaning spoon.As your baby is still developing his teeth, his gums will be sensitive and delicate, so ordinary spoons and cutlery can be less than comfy. Up until now, your baby's only really had teats, nipples
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Pregnancy and dental care
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2007 06:43:31
Why caring well for your teeth in pregnancy is more important than ever, and how you can do it safely
affect your teeth and what can you safely do to protect your dental health?What happensPregnancy hormones increase the flow of blood around the body, including to the gums. As a result, you may find that your gums become swollen and sensitive
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Brushing your baby's teeth
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/06/2009 01:30:45
Keeping your baby's mouth healthy is essential, even before they get their second set of permanent teeth.
Although all children will start to lose their first set of teeth (milk teeth) by the time they are six years old, it is important that they dont' lose them too early. They are saving a space for the second teeth to come down neatly into position! They also help speech developmen...
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Essential tips for a healthy pregnancy
By Liz Stansfield on 21/02/2011 10:36:58
Looking after yourself during pregnancy will give your baby the best start in life. Follow these golden rules for a happy and healthy nine months
Look after your teeth and gumsHormone changes and high levels of progesterone in your system during pregnancy can enhance bacterial growth in your mouth. It can soften your gums making them prone to infection and infl ammation, known as gingivitis
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Mums-to-be told - “Take care of your teeth!”
By Kimberley Smith on 25/11/2010 14:48:18
Dentists warn of the dangers to your baby if you neglect your oral health in pregnancy
their patients about the importance of looking after their teeth, particularly in pregnancy.In pregnancy, you can suffer from the gum infection, gingivitis, tumours and bleeding or inflamed gums.“Pregnancy gingivitis and gingival enlargement are thought
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10 gifts for babies from 0-6 months
By Joanna Harvey on 26/10/2011 11:19:12
It's baby's first Christmas, and we've got a selection of cute first toys and goodies for the littlest one in your life...
Textured Linkies, £5 You'll probably have noticed that babies love putting things in their mouths, so give yours this hygienic option that'll also help with teething and gum pain when her first baby teeth come through. Suitable from 3 months
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Teething and pain relief
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/08/2009 00:04:24
When do your baby's first teeth appear and how can you help ease your child's pain.
Although the arrival of two tiny white dots on the bottom row of your baby’s gums often seems like an exciting milestone on your child’s way to walking, talking, graduating from college, becoming a high court judge and so on, the experience
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