ORAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCYORAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCYORAL HEALTH IN PREGNANCY

Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles!

Caring for your teeth and gums is important during pregnancy

Download more information on Oral Health in Pregnancy atwww.leicester.gov.uk/healthyteethhappysmiles

CALL

111when it’s less

urgent than 999

To Find Your Local NHS Dentist:

NHS Choices: www.nhs.uk/dentistsLeicestershire Healthwatch: 0116 257 4999Leicester Healthwatch: 0116 251 8313Rutland Healthwatch: 0157 272 0381

Need URGENT dental care ?

Oral Health in pregnancy tips:Morning sickness?• Do not brush your teeth immediately after being sick as this

can damage your teeth• Wash your mouth out with water and brush an hour later

Dry Mouth?• Do not drink sweet and fizzy drinks (including diet,

zero & sugar free) as this can damage your teeth• Drink plenty of water throughout the day

Bleeding gums?• Brush twice a day, for at least two minutes each time• Floss every day• See your dentist

NHS dental care is FREE while you are pregnant, and for one year after the birth of

your baby.

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• Scan bar codes of food packaging

• See the number of sugar cubes in your food and drink

© Leicester City Council | Issue date: 06/16Dr J.Murphy, Consultant in Public Health