{"id":2002,"date":"2026-04-28T19:33:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T19:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohammedqasem.com\/?p=2002"},"modified":"2026-07-30T04:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:42:28","slug":"gum-diseases-in-pregnant-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmohammedqasem.com\/en\/gum-diseases-in-pregnant-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Diseases in Pregnant Women: Risks and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum Diseases in Pregnant Women pregnancy is a sensitive stage involving multiple hormonal and physiological changes that affect not only general health but also oral health. One of the most common conditions during this period is <strong>gingivitis in pregnant women<\/strong>, which can range from mild inflammation to more serious complications if not properly managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drmohammedqasem.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drmohammedqasem.com\/\">Dr. Mohammed Qasem\u2019s clinic<\/a><\/strong>, a specialist in periodontology and dental implants in the UAE, we provide evidence-based care and educate patients on maintaining gum health during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hormonal changes, particularly increased estrogen and progesterone levels, make gums more sensitive to bacteria, increasing the risk of gingivitis during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes of Gingivitis in Pregnant Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul 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