Pregnancy is a physiological state that brings full of changes in a woman’s life. Pregnant women are particularly prone to periodontal (gum) disease due to hormonal changes associated with pregnancy. The metabolism and immunology of the body are modified by hormones like progesterone and estrogen as well as other local factors ,these sex hormones may modify the oral mucosa and may lead to various periodontal diseases. The hormonal changes occurring during pregnancy may be associated with pregnancy gingivitis,gingival bleeding,generalized or localised gingival enlargement in the presence of local factors, that may accentuate the gingival response.

  Source: Journal of Periodentology & Implant Dentistry

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