According to many scientific studies, periodontal diseases are risk factors for some diseases. The presence of periodontal diseases could increase the risk of:
– myocardial infarction
– arterial hypertension
– diabetes
– premature labor
Specific case:
Pregnancy gingivitis:
Pregnancy leads to hormonal changes such as a higher production of estrogens.
This hormonal change can be found in the saliva sulcus
Periodontal bacteria eat these hormones and will multiply quickly.
This bacteria multiplication will cause swollen gums, loose teeth and gum bleedings: Pregnancy gingivitis.