INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
Dr. Thayne Gardner, a board-certified pediatric dentist, discusses the importance of dental care during pregnancy and for newborns. He explains how pregnancy can affect oral health and provides tips for maintaining good dental hygiene. Dr. Gardner also addresses common concerns such as morning sickness and the use of toothpaste during pregnancy. He emphasizes the need for regular dental check-ups and the role of preventive care. Additionally, he discusses the evaluation and treatment of tongue and lip ties in infants. Dr. Gardner highlights the importance of establishing a positive dental experience for children and provides resources for further information.
TAKEAWAYS
Maintaining good dental care during pregnancy is important as hormonal changes can lead to increased gum sensitivity and other oral health issues.
Rinsing the mouth with water or milk after vomiting can help neutralize the acid and prevent tooth erosion.
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are recommended during pregnancy to address any issues and provide guidance on oral care.
Establishing a dental home and routine dental care for infants is crucial for their oral health and overall well-being.
Tongue and lip ties can affect breastfeeding and overall oral health in infants, and early evaluation and treatment are important.
Finding a board-certified pediatric dentist and creating a positive dental experience for children can help promote good oral hygiene habits.
WORDS OF WISDOM
Your mouth just reacts more than normal. So normally if you're doing the regular things like brushing, flossing, and you have like a little bit of plaque, your gums are okay with it. If you do the same things, and when you get pregnant with the difference in hormones and everything else, your gums just react way more.
Cavities and wear on your teeth is from acid. It's not from sugar. So you eat sugar, the bacteria in your mouth, eat it, make it into an acid and the acid is what wears away the layers of your teeth.
Your health will impact your baby's health. And so if you're sick along the way or you're malnourished along the way, then it can lead to developmental defects on the kid's teeth.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction of Dr. Thayne Gardner
01:02 Importance of Dental Care During Pregnancy
05:25 The Role of Regular Dental Check-ups and Preventive Care
11:42 Evaluation and Treatment of Tongue and Lip Ties in Infants
TALKING POINTS
dental care, pregnancy, oral health, dental hygiene, morning sickness, toothpaste, dental check-ups, preventive care, tongue tie, lip tie, pediatric dentist
RESOURCES
Electric Toothbrush for kids
Dr. Thayne Gardner
Dr. Thayne Gardner is a board certified pediatric dentist. Dr. Gardner graduated from Brigham Young University and performed his dental training (4 years of dental school and a two year hospital residency) in Buffalo, New York. He then worked for two years in Idaho before purchasing Little People's Dental in South Jordan, Utah, where he's been practicing for the last nine years. Dr. Gardner recently won runner up in Best of Salt Lake City in pediatric dentistry. When not doing dentistry he can be found playing pickleball or hiking in the mountains with his wonderful wife and five children.
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