2024-03-18 07:00:22
Pregnancy is a period of great upheaval, including for the oral and dental balance. The oral health of pregnant women must therefore be closely monitored. For this, Health Insurance offers each pregnant woman, from the 4th month of pregnancy, a fully covered maternity oral examination. In 2024, the free examination is now extended until the 6th month following childbirth. We take stock.
Pregnancy and changes in oral balance
Pregnancy is a period of great physiological and hormonal upheaval, including for the oral and dental balance of pregnant women:
Salivary change: with excessive production of saliva and an acidic pH. Hormonal changes: can cause inflammation of the gums. Change in the digestive system: with the occurrence of vomiting, nausea and gastroesophageal reflux. Change in eating habits with a particular appetite for sweet and acidic foods as well as a tendency to snack. Adaptation of the cardiovascular system with increased bleeding. Congestion of the nasal mucous membranes causing breathing through the mouth. Decreased immunity with increased risk of infections.
Due to these changes linked to pregnancy weakening the gums and teethpregnant women are thus more exposed than the general population to oral pathologies such as dental erosion, caries or periodontal disease (pregnancy gingivitis, periodontitis). Furthermore, obstetric complications can also occur.
To know ! During pregnancy, the prevention of oral and dental pathologies is based on essential hygienic and dietary rules: good oral hygiene (at least 2 daily brushings), a balanced diet, regular physical activity, the absence of consumption risky substances such as tobacco or alcohol. If you experience morning sickness or frequent vomiting, you should rinse your mouth immediately with water and brush your teeth away from vomiting.
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Essential oral monitoring during pregnancy
Hence the importance of close oral monitoring throughout pregnancy. For this, Health Insurance offers each pregnant woman from the 4th month of pregnancy, a Fully covered maternity oral exam.
This maternity oral prevention examination is carried out by a dental surgeon. During this examination, the practitioner takes stock of the pregnant woman’s oral health, screens for possible oral pathologies, prevents the patient’s possible pregnancy complications and reminds her or teaches her oral hygiene techniques. -basic dental.
To know ! During the period of pregnancy and excluding emergency situations, the preferred time to perform oral care is defined as the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, then the first half of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. As a matter of principle, pregnant women should therefore avoid dental care during the first trimester and during the period preceding childbirth.
During this consultation, the oral health of the unborn child can also be discussed, as well as the right actions to adopt when the first teeth appear.
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Extended care until the 6th month following delivery
In practice, on the day of the consultation with her dentist, the pregnant woman must present her up-to-date Vitale card as well as the care voucher sent by her Health Insurance fund.
Until now, the preventive oral and dental maternity examination was covered by Health Insurance from the 4th month of pregnancy until the twelfth day following delivery. In 2024, the free examination is now extended until the 6th month following childbirth. Another reason not to miss this essential exam!
Déborah L., Doctor in Pharmacy
Sources
– Maternity: oral examination now covered until the 6th month following childbirth. www.ameli.fr. Accessed March 3, 2024.
– The oral health of pregnant women. www.urps-chirurgiensdentistes-na.fr. Accessed March 3, 2024.
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