As stated before, the belief that “calcium is removed from the mother’s teeth during pregnancy and therefore every baby will cause the mother to lose a tooth” is absolutely not true. Disruption of balance in the body during pregnancy creates an environment suitable for rapid tooth decay. The reasons why teeth decay more quickly during this period are as follows:
During the baby’s feeding period, excessive cravings for sweets and junk food appear, and after eating these, tooth brushing is neglected.
After vomiting in the first months, the mother may not pay enough attention to oral care.
The mother, whose gums bleed more quickly due to the effect of pregnancy hormones (estrogen, progertron), avoids brushing her teeth. For these reasons, it is necessary to pay more attention to dental health during this period.