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Although it may be hard to imagine how your dental care could possibly relate to getting pregnant, experts say it's true.
Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease or gingivitis, is caused by plaque buildup on the teeth. The plaque traps bacteria and other microbes that lead to infections in your gums and around the roots of your teeth.
Without treatment, gum disease can lead to high levels of inflammation in your body, raising your risk for many reproductive issues including impaired sperm production in men, and miscarriage, premature birth and a higher chance of needing IVF or an egg donor program for conceiving a baby . Click to continue reading.
Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease or gingivitis, is caused by plaque buildup on the teeth. The plaque traps bacteria and other microbes that lead to infections in your gums and around the roots of your teeth.
Without treatment, gum disease can lead to high levels of inflammation in your body, raising your risk for many reproductive issues including impaired sperm production in men, and miscarriage, premature birth and a higher chance of needing IVF or an egg donor program for conceiving a baby . Click to continue reading.