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Gary Herskovits DDS      
9412 4th Avenue = Brooklyn = NY 11209 = 718 745-3456
7 Bay 28th Street = Brooklyn = NY 11214 = 718 372-5246
115 Central Park West = New York = NY 10016 = 212 972-9090
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Pregnancy and gum disease
 

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy.  This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant.  However Dr. Herskovits feels that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the Brooklyn area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Gentle Dental Care.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Herskovits will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at 718 372-5246 to schedule a complete examination.
 

Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Brooklyn New York and the surrounding
Bay Ridge - Bensonhurst - Park Slope - Staten Island NY areas.

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