One of the most common misconceptions women have during pregnancy is that that you have to halt all medical procedures so as to avoid any harm to your baby. While cosmetic dental treatments should be avoided during pregnancy, this isn’t always the case for other dental treatments, some of which are encouraged during pregnancy. If you would like some professional advice please don’t hesitate to call Hove Dental Clinic your leading dentist in Brighton.
Visit the Dentist Regularly While Pregnant
It is important to visit the dentist regularly while pregnant as some studies have linked pregnancy to higher rates of oral infections such as gum disease. Having regular dental cleanings and annual exams is highly encouraged during pregnancy to help keep your oral health in good condition and avoid any dental emergencies.
Enjoy Dental Treatments During Your Second Trimester
If you’re pregnant, the second trimester is the ideal time to book any treatments and have any dental health work you need done. Dental treatments are recommended during the second trimester because it can be much more difficult to lie on your back later in pregnancy. The third trimester can be exhausting and the size of the baby can make it difficult to withstand any full dental care procedures.
Keep Your Teeth Healthy with a Good Diet
Unfortunately, even though your stomach is growing it is not a free pass to eat whatever you want. Maintaining a healthy diet throughout your pregnancy is not only beneficial for your health and the growth of your baby, but it can also keep your teeth healthy. Try to avoid acidic and sugary foods as these can break down your teeth, cause them to weaken and even yellow over time.
Dental X-Rays During Pregnancy
One of the most common questions we get asked regarding pregnancy is whether or not x-rays are safe. The American College of Radiology has confirmed that X-rays are considered safe during pregnancy as long as the proper shielding is in place. However, if you have any questions or concerns, our team at Hove Dental would be more than happy to help put your mind at ease.
Tell Your Dentist If You’re Pregnant
As soon as you find out you’re pregnant, it is essential you tell your dentist on your next visit so that they know to avoid any major procedures or dental work in the first and third trimesters. Knowing about your pregnancy will also help your dentist pay special attention to the health of your gums which can change a lot during the hormone swings that occur during pregnancy.
It is also important to alert your dentist of any medications or prenatal vitamins you’re taking during your pregnancy. This allows your dentist to alter your oral treatment plan if need be.
Keep a Consistent Oral Hygiene Routine
A consistent oral hygiene routine is especially important for keeping your teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy. It is common for pregnant women to experience extra gum sensitivity and be more prone to gum disease throughout their pregnancies. Maintaining a consistent and healthy oral hygiene routine will help you keep on top of and prevent any problem with your mouth.
Rinse Your Mouth with Water
Morning sickness during pregnancy is not fun for anyone and can cause a lot of dehydration. So, it’s important to keep up your water levels and also use cool water to rinse your mouth out if morning sickness causes you to vomit. Stomach acid from vomit can eat away at your enamel. So, it’s important to rinse your mouth out with water to prevent any damage.
Gum Disease During Pregnancy
It is common for pregnant women to have high chances of gum disease due to the hormonal changes and increased blood flow. There are many studies that have shown that gum disease is a risk factor for delivering low birth weight or premature babies. Therefore, it is more important during pregnancy than ever to keep your mouth healthy and ensure your gums stay healthy.
See Your Dentist If Problems Arise
If you begin to notice any excessive bleeding, swollen or receding gums, loose teeth, overly sensitive teeth, or consistently bad breath, it is important to see your dentist as soon as possible. Some of these problems can be signs of gum disease and visiting your dentist will help manage the problem and keep it under control.
Once You’ve Given Birth, See the Dentist
After giving birth and giving plenty of time to the post-birth recovery, it is important to schedule a dentist appointment. Having a post-pregnancy appointment is even more important if you experienced problems with your gums during pregnancy. Your dentist will recommend any relevant treatments, check over your oral hygiene, and advise you on your oral hygiene care and any improvements you could make.
A Healthy Mouth Helps a Healthy Pregnancy
The takeaway from this article is that having a healthy mouth helps you have a healthy pregnancy. By practising good oral hygiene, eating well, and scheduling regular dentist visits you will maintain good oral hygiene during your pregnancy. The ultimate goal is to maintain your mouths overall health practices and avoid any unnecessary treatments so that you can enjoy a healthy and happy pregnancy.
Brilliant Dental Practice Highly recommend Dimitri Mantazis and all the staff So pleased with all the work I have had done. It was a long haul but the patience and work that was done has been amazing, and I never once felt a thing. Best dentist ever.
I suffered a broken tooth whilst visiting Brighton and the practice managed to squeeze me in last minute. I suffer hugely with dental anxiety and Dimitri made me feel so relaxed. There was even a TV on the ceiling for me to watch and I was asked to pick something that I liked to watch. I am considering coming back to him to have further treatment! Huge thanks to all staff for being so understandable of my nerves.
Not a huge fan of going to the dentist but all the staff were very friendly and put me at ease. Dimitri is an excellent dentist with a calming nature, I had 3 fairly large fillings done and had no pain whatsoever when the anesthetic wore off. I could not recommend Hove Dental Clinic enough.
I spent 10 years travelling hundreds of miles to the dentist I saw as a kid because I was so nervous about going, but then I found Jen and Dimitri! They are so good at making you feel at ease, are total experts, and are lovely people as well. I can't recommend them enough.
I had a fantastic experience at Hove Dental Clinic last week. Dimitri made me feel very relaxed and gave me fantastic advice. My teeth now look better than I could have imagined! Thank you so much.
Dimitri Mantazis has been our family dentist for 13 years, hes a superb dentist I have always been extremely happy with his work and hes been amazing with my boys with his calming personality. Always friendly always polite. We wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. I cannot recommend him and his lovely team highly enough!
I recommend Hove Dental Clinic, Last week I saw Dimitri when he removed a difficult Crown. He explained his planned procedure and reassured me that if at any point I wanted him to stop I was to raise my left arm. I've never been told that by a Dentist before! He made me feel very calm and relaxed.
I was a VERY nervous patient and attended (on recommendation) this practice a few years ago. Dimitri completely wowed me! He his caring, empathetic and very kind. If you are a nervous patient please go to him. I am ashamed to admit that I rarely visited a dentist after some awful experiences as a child and I paid the price in having to have a lot of work done and a few gum issues. However I now go regularly for hygiene and check-up's. They never do anything that is unnecessary and always explain everything in straight forward terms. Their work is exemplary. Jenny (hygienist) is equally amazing. I used to have child's numbing gel just for a check-up - that's how bad things were for me! Now I can zone out in the chair and can honestly say I have NEVER been uncomfortable, or worried whilst in their hands. I cannot recommend this team enough. From reception to chair they are wonderful. I travel 40 miles to see them from Fairlight in East Sussex and will continue to do so.
I am very impressed by not only the skills and expertise of Dimitri but also his superb judgement and delivery. I’ve had a 12 year problem with a molar that had, at times, caused me excruciating pain but mostly a feeling of being unwell. Having researched the best dentist in Brighton, Dimitri talked through my options and we decided that I should opt for extraction. The extraction was very complex but I felt very little discomfort during the lengthy operation. Aftercare guidance was optimal and follow up timed well. I am very happy to have 1) decided to approach Dimitri and 2) opt for the extraction
I needed to find a new dentist and after a year of searching and visiting various dental practices, I decided to join this clinic. Since that moment I have never looked back and my recent crown filling, excellently carried out to a very high standard by Dimitri, just proved to me I had made the best choice. Dimitri is a great communicator and takes time to explain every procedure in great detail which is most reassuring. Dimitri and the entire team show true professionalism in their work, and at the same time treat me with care, kindness and respect. The modern building, together with the most up to date, high tech equipment (especially those calming blue/orange, overhead lights, TV, strawberry, mint or cinnamon flavour mouthwashes) only adds to a truely amazing dental experience. Highly recommended.
Dimitris has been looking after my teeth for more than a decade and I've grown to trust and value both his advice and treatment over that time. He is patient, with a calm, confidence-inspiring professional manner – and he has incredibly soft skills: you can hardly feel the needle (!!) I'd recommend the practice without hesitation.
Just over 6 months ago, Dimitri successfully fixed a problem which another dentist had been unable to solve, despite two attempts to do so. I am completely pleased with the result. I have just had my first 6-monthly check-up with him and was pleased that the review of the state of my teeth was very thorough. Helpful advice was provided concerning how to keep my teeth in good condition and what I might expect in terms of problems as time moves on.
A fantastic experience (yes this is possible at a dentist). I needed urgent treatment as I was in pain and away from home. The professionals here saw me within an hour on a Saturday. My problem was successfully resolved in a most professional and painless manner. Outstanding and thank you.
I am really needle phobic and having only just joined the practice hadn’t yet gotten to know any of the staff. The thought of having to have 3 fillings a few weeks ago was filling me with dread to the point where I hadn’t slept properly for a nearly a week beforehand.
However Dr Dimitri and his lovely nurse Hayley were so gentle, kind and reassuring that I shouldn’t have worried. The numbing gel beforehand and Dimitri’s administration meant I barely felt the injections at all, for which I am so grateful. And after that, everything else was a breeze. I completely trust them now and am glad to be a patient of this practice where I know I will be taken care of.
I also had an appointment with Jen the hygienist last night. She was so gentle, warm and friendly and it was a completely different experience to the hygeinist I had always seen previously. I never realised that a trip to the hygeinist could be so comfortable! I feel very lucky to have found this practice!
Diemetris took great care and time to explain every detail. Extremely professional and person centred. I highly recommend his services. Jenny was equally professional and each visit is relaxed and productive. My daughter and her family (my granddaughters) have joined here to and have found the experience a good one. Well done to the whole team and thankyou for keeping a smile on my face that I am proud of.
Dr Mantazis and his team are kind, caring an professional. Having had some very bad experiences in the past with poor dentistry it was truly a pleasure to be treated by this centre of excellence.
I have been in the care of Dimitri and Jen for over five years following a friend's recommendation when I was looking for a good dentist. I have since enjoyed dental care and treatment of the highest quality.
Following several painless, very necessary crowns and a root canal treatment, I have become increasingly impressed with the very high standard of Dimitri's work (ably assisted by Hayley) and his level of commitment to the highest levels of dental care. He is also a very good listener, has a relaxed reassuring manner and always takes time to discuss and explain.
Jen is a marvellous hygienist who again provides superior treatment and complements Dimitri's side of the practice perfectly.
I have complete confidence in Dimitri, Jen and the team at Hove Dental Clinic and recommend without hesitation.
Fantastic - I've been coming to Hove Dental Clinic for over a year now for check ups and more. It's always been a straight forward easy going experience, Dimitri the Dentist and Jenny the Hygienist are both fantastic along with the other staff at the practice, always making me feel at ease.
This is an outstanding dental practice. The whole team are professional and warm, from reception through treatment. Most importantly Dimitri Mantzis is a brilliant dentist. I am really happy to have discovered this place.
So around 3 months ago i researched over 30 different dentists in the whole of sussex after being so petrified of the dentist i hadnt been for nearly 5 years i decided to pluck up the courage and go to see dimitri at hove dental clinic. From day 1 of walking through the door i havent felt anything like i did at many other practices i have been to previously. My fears have gone completely and i wouldnt recommend it highly enough! Dimitri and Hayley have changed not only the way i feel about going to the dentist but how much more confident i am with my smile. When i went i knew the condition of my teeth and gums were critical i pulled my own teeth out i had broken teeth, DIY fillings etc and couldnt bare to smile at anything. I have attached a photo of day 1 to now. All i can say is they shudnt be called dentists maybe magicians! For anyone who is thinking about using Hove Dental Clinic i would say dont think twice dont wait around its the perfect place for anyone with or without the fear of going. 5*** .... here is my picture to show you all just the difference!
