Oral bacteria can cause poor pregnancy outcomes

What is it about?

Gum diseases, scientific known as gingivitis and periodontitis, are caused by accumulation of hard and soft tissue deposits on the surface of the tooth and gums. These hard and soft tissue deposits contains millions of microorganisms that can enter the blood circulation and reach various organs in the body, including maternal and fetal tissues. When the oral bacteria enter the maternal and fetal compartment , including the growing embryo, they cause inflammation in the amniotic sac and rupture the amnion and chronic membrane. This lead of breakage of the amniotic membranes, cause abnormal placenta formation, reduced the blood flow to the fetus and and retard fetal growth. All these mechanisms can lead to preterm labor, miscarriage, fetal growth restriction. Poor oral Hygiene during pregnancy is also linked to the development of gestational diabetes, hypertension and and and cause the organ dysfunction. Our article highlights the key mechanisms by which the oral bacteria cause problems during and after pregnancy. The article highlights the role of gingivitis and periodontitis and the existing literature supporting the link between poor oral hygiene on in the development of preterm labour and low birth weigth, preclampsia and fetal growth restriction

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Why is it important?

It is important to have good oral hygiene and control gingival disease to prevent oral bacteria to enter the maternal and fetal tissues and prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes

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