Food
- Eat a healthy diet (like vegetables, lean meat, fish, chicken, bread, cereals, nuts and dairy foods).
- Include calcium rich foods in your diet (like salmon, broccoli, baked beans, milk and cheese).
- Cut down on sweets like chocolates and cakes.
Drinks
- Drink tap water everyday.
- Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice.
- Avoid caffeine, soft drinks, sport drinks and alcohol’. Replace with: Avoid drinks with caffeine and added sugars, like soft drinks, cordials, juice, sports drinks or energy drinks.
Brushing teeth
- Brush your teeth and gums in the morning and before going to bed at night.
- Use a soft bristled toothbrush with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste.
- If you have morning sickness, rinse your mouth with water after vomiting and wipe a little fluoride toothpaste over your teeth with your finger.
- Brushing teeth after vomiting (which is acidic) can wear away your tooth enamel. Wait 30 minutes before brushing.
Dental check-ups
- See your dentist either before or soon after you become pregnant for a check-up.
- It is SAFE to have dental treatment when you are pregnant.
Did you know...
- If you have dental problems, pregnancy can make it worse and this may affect the health of your baby.
- If you have poor dental health your baby is more likely to have dental problems after birth.
- Smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol and using drugs can also harm your baby in pregnancy.
Additional information
Contact your local Aboriginal Medical Service to access dental services.
For further details and eligibility criteria visit our
Information for patients.
