Gingivitis in pregnant women, beware of premature fetus

　　As the saying goes:“ toothache It's not a disease, it hurts like hell. ”It can be seen that in people's minds, toothache is just unbearable pain, but they do not regard toothache as a disease.
　　
　　Severe periodontitis may cause stroke and other cardiovascular diseases disease
　　
　　The incidence rate of periodontal disease and periodontitis among the Chinese population is as high as 90%. Studies have confirmed that periodontal bacterial infection that causes periodontal disease can lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Some people may think this is a sensational statement, but research from the University of Georgia, the University of Minnesota, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science have shown that enzymes produced by periodontal bacteria can promote the formation of blood clots in the body.
　　
　　People with severe periodontitis are equivalent to having a 20-centimeter-long chronic wound in the mouth. Some bacterial toxins enter the blood through the wound, which will prompt the body to produce a gelatinous protein that acts like platelets. It can promote blood coagulation, form thrombus, block blood vessels, and lead to heart disease and stroke.
　　
　　Left untreated dental disease endangers the heart healthy , has been confirmed by many medical research institutes at home and abroad. Research in recent years has also found that pneumonia in the elderly is closely related to various dental diseases. Because large amounts of bacteria in the mouth can be inhaled into the lungs, causing pneumonia. Therefore, oral hygiene is important for elderly Preventing pneumonia is a preventive measure that cannot be ignored and is not difficult to achieve.
　　
　　Pregnant women suffering from gingivitis may be induced premature birth：
　　
　　If a pregnant woman has oral inflammation, even gingivitis, the bacteria that cause gingivitis may enter the bloodstream, pass through the placenta, and cause infection. fetus And cause premature birth. The University of North Carolina in the United States has investigated the relationship between premature infants and their mothers’ oral diseases. They found in some premature infants antibodies corresponding to the bacteria present in their mothers’ oral cavity, confirming that some premature infants are related to their mothers’ periodontal disease.
　　
　　In industrialized countries, 2/3 of infant deaths are caused by premature birth, and 18% of premature infants may be related to the mother's oral disease. Therefore, pregnant women should brush their teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush in the morning and evening and after three meals to maintain oral hygiene during pregnancy. This can not only clean and protect teeth, but also is one of the important measures to protect the fetus.