AnswerBank Answer:
Will being pregnant make me lose a tooth?
No. Pregnancy does not directly cause tooth loss. If a mother has poor oral hygiene or oral health issues before pregnancy, those issues will most likely continue to develop during the pregnancy - and could lead to cavities, gum disease or tooth loss. Urban legend says the baby draws calcium from the mother, resulting in maternal cavities and tooth loss. This is just not true. If a mom-to-be has healthy teeth before pregnancy, there's no reason to expect that trend won't continue during pregnancy as well.
