The research done at the University of Western Australia points out that the lack of oral hygiene is poor for female fertility. According to the study, don’t take the proper care with the hygiene of the teeth causes women take, on average, two months longer to become pregnant.
the study included the participation of more than 3,500 women. All were considered as to the existence of problems in the gums. Those that had this type of problem ran more threatened with any other type of inflammation and had positive association with the delay in the history of gestation
according to the researchers, women with gums patients needed seven months to conceive, in comparison to the normal deadline of five months. According to them, the cause might be in periodontal disease, characterized by inflammation in the gums. If this is not treated, could trigger a series of reactions able to impair the proper functioning of the entire body
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already knew of the relationship of oral disease with heart disease, diabetes type 2
and premature births.
scholars advise women who intend to become pregnant to pass the dentist, and quit smoking and drinking, maintain a healthy weight and take folic acid supplements
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as you can see, the dentistry is an integral part of prenatal care and family planning
.
