Why do pregnant females acquire gingivitis?
Usually, many patients are unaware there are any changes because of the painless nature of the disease. A prenatal dental examination may reveal signs of gingivitis, which may include a bluish red color, swollen gingival (gums) and bleeding upon gentle probing. These signs are clinically seen in response to plaque accumulation, which may be more severe in some women than others. Irregular hormone levels during the 1st and 3rd trimester are found to control the severity of pregnancy gingivitis.
