Oral Health

Evidence-based guides to bleeding gums, gum disease and bad breath — written from the clinical research, reviewed against what LACALUT® has learnt treating gums since 1925.

Gum Disease And Pregnancy Outcomes: What The Research Shows

Gum Disease And Pregnancy Outcomes: What The Research Shows

on Jul 11 2026
Observational studies repeatedly link maternal gum disease to preterm birth, low birth weight and pre-eclampsia — but randomised trials of periodontal treatment during pregnancy have generally NOT reduced those outcomes, and Cochrane rates the evidence low-quality. Here is the honest state of the research, and the one thing that genuinely matters: dental care during pregnancy is safe, and avoiding it is the real mistake.
Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy: Causes, Risks & What to Do

Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy: Causes, Risks & What to Do

on Mar 10 2026
Pregnancy gingivitis affects an estimated 40–75% of pregnant women. What causes it, the risks worth knowing, and what is safe to do about it.