Your teeth will tighten up, and any pregnancy-related issues affecting your teeth and gums will subside after your pregnancy. You shouldn’t have problems post-pregnancy if you were in excellent dental health before pregnancy and received appropriate dental care while pregnant. However, if you had gum disease or cavities before your pregnancy, these health issues won’t disappear after your baby’s born. Treating oral health problems early in your pregnancy gives you time to restore your dental health while avoiding additional dental problems. You can also schedule an extra teeth cleaning before you give birth to keep your teeth and gums healthy.