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Lauren Clark

Sensitive teeth during pregnancy? Here are some common causes, prevention and treatments

Pregnant woman with sensitive teeth brushing in the mirror .

Natural changes to your body during pregnancy can cause some unexpected side effects - and teeth sensitivity is one of them. Mouth discomfort can be understandably frustrating when you’re trying to care for yourself the best you can as you grow your baby.

“Pregnancy can lead to intense hormonal changes within a woman’s body,” says oral surgeon Dr Ashana Gupta. This can lead to common issues like tooth sensitivity - and fortunately, as we will explain, there are many ways to treat and prevent it.

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