Could periodontal disease risk factors affect my pregnancy?

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These risk factors include:

Older age
Bleeding of the gums, which can be a sign of gum disease
Loose teeth
Receding gums, or if teeth look longer
Smoking or using tobacco, which is a risk factor for gum disease, so stop smoking or stay away from people who do if you are pregnant
Not flossing daily
Having heart disease, osteoporosis, osteopenia, stress, or diabetes
If you have ever had gum disease before or had teeth extracted because of gum disease
If any family members have gum disease

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