Motherhood Meets Medicine

120. Dental Care During and After Pregnancy with Dr. Fatima Robertson


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Routine dental care is crucial for maintaining dental health but it is even more important during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy makes you much more susceptible to swelling and bleeding of the gums and tooth decay. Dr. Fatima Robertson is joining me today to discuss dental care during and after pregnancy and what we can do to best take care of our teeth.

Periodontist Dr. Fatima Robertson, of Allen, Texas, is a well-known and board-certified doctor with a variety of personality traits. She specializes in performing surgeries to fix issues with the gums, teeth, and supporting bones. She also runs a business, is a speaker, a comedienne, a mother, a wife, and a self-professed fashionista. Her life’s mission is to encourage individuals to follow their greatest aspirations, live fully, and inspire others to work toward their dreams.

In today’s episode, we cover a wide range of dental care topics including root canals, dental care during pregnancy, recommendations for brushing and flossing, root planing and scaling, and more!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happens when you get a root canal and why you may need one
  • What is going on during pregnancy that makes you more susceptible to dental issues and what can be done to prevent these issues
  • Her recommendations for brushing and flossing
  • Why a power toothbrush and floss is the more ideal way to clean teeth than a regular toothbrush and a water flosser
  • The link between periodontitis and adverse birth outcomes
  • Why we should be including fluoride in our dental care
  • The difference between fluoride and hydroxyapatite 
  • What scaling and root planing is and why someone would need it done
  • Her recommendations for the ideal dental routine
  • Why people grind their teeth 

  • Resources:

    • www.fatimarobertsondds.com
    • Instagram: @drfatimarobertson
    • TikTok: @drfatimarobertson

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