Symptoms include swollen, red gums and bleeding of the gums when you brush. Brush twice a day and floss before you go to bed to help avoid plaque buildup. Although they are not cancerous, they should be treated. Pregnancy tumors usually subside shortly after childbirth.
New research suggests a link between pre-term, low birth weight babies and gingivitis.
Good oral health care is vital during your pregnancy. Continue with your regular dental cleaning and check-ups to avoid oral infections that can affect the fetus, such as gingivitis and periodontal disease. Dentists recommend that major dental treatments that aren't urgent be postponed until after your child is born. The first trimester, the stage of pregnancy in which most of the baby's organs are formed, is the most crucial to your baby's development, so it is best to have procedures performed during the second trimester to minimize any potential risk. Dental work is not recommended during the third trimester because the dental chair tends to be too uncomfortable for the mother.