The gingivitis during pregnancy are very common and are associated with altered levels of hormones in the blood of pregnant women and in particular the increase of the hormone progesterone.
Progressive starting in the second month of pregnancy and the symptoms can culminate in 7th to 8th month observed strong tendency of bleeding of the gums, the texture changes and becomes softer, and often they swell and become from red to very red.
The so-called epoulida of pregnancy usually occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy and resolves after delivery. This condition is characterized by swelling of the gums and pus in the interproximal areas of frequent maxillary anterior teeth. Gums are bleeding a lot making pregnant anxious. Though epoulida does not hurt .
Removal of calculus (tartar cleaning) must necessarily be done during pregnancy to control gingivitis, preferably during the second quarter and of course the adherence of the pregnant oral hygiene standards throughout the duration of pregnancy is essential.
