GUM HEALTH

Pregnancy Gingivitis: Symptoms & Treatments During Pregnancy

Last updated 02/25

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Key Takeaways

  1. Many women experience pregnancy gingivitis due to increased progesterone levels, which heighten gum sensitivity and may lead to swelling and bleeding during brushing and flossing.
  2. During pregnancy, about half of all women (60 to 70 percent) experience a condition called pregnancy gingivitis.
  3. Managing pregnancy gingivitis is important so that it doesn’t progress into a more serious form of gum disease called periodontitis.