Pregnancy is a sacred transformation. But most women don’t realize it’s also a time of major vulnerability for the mouth. At ELEV8 Beverly Hills Biological Dentistry, we believe oral health is not just about teeth, especially when you're growing life.

Here’s what every mother-to-be needs to know.

The Oral–Womb Connection™: Your Mouth Reflects Your Whole Body

Hormonal shifts in pregnancy, particularly the rise in estrogen and progesterone, can make your gums more reactive to plaque and bacteria. This can lead to inflammation, swelling, bleeding, and in some cases, pregnancy gingivitis or even periodontal disease.

But that’s not all. Oral inflammation doesn’t stay in the mouth. It can become systemic. Left unchecked, it’s been linked to complications like low birth weight, preeclampsia, and preterm labor.

Your Mouth Is a Microbial Environment

Your mouth is home to a powerful and complex microbiome. During pregnancy, the immune system changes and certain bacteria can grow more dominant, sometimes pathogenic strains that trigger inflammation. The same bacteria found in gum disease have been detected in the placenta, amniotic fluid, and even fetal brain tissue.

This is why ELEV8’s pregnancy care is proactive, not reactive.

What We Do at ELEV8

Dr. Leedia created The Flora Experience™ to nurture women through the most delicate phases of pregnancy with biologically informed oral care. Our approach includes:

•  Guided Biofilm Therapy with gentle ozone

•  Personalized cleanings that support your immune system, not stress it

•  Oral microbiome testing to assess your bacterial balance

•  Non-toxic, mineral-rich care products safe for pregnancy

Supportive therapies like craniosacral, lymphatic drainage, and IV nutrients to aid detox pathways naturally

We’re not just protecting your teeth. We’re supporting the foundation of your baby’s development.

When to Come In

We recommend:

•  Before conception (if possible) to prepare your oral environment

•  Once in each trimester to monitor shifts and adjust care

•  Postpartum for rebalancing and recovery

Your Baby Feels Everything You Feel

Pain, inflammation, infection, stress, these don’t just affect you. They affect your baby. That’s why we treat pregnancy as a full-body, full-family experience. When your mouth is healthy, your whole body benefits, and so does the new life inside you.

Book Your Visit

Experience the difference of biologically centered pregnancy dental care. Whether you’re planning, expecting, or recovering postpartum, we’re here to support you with wisdom, science, and love.

Call us today. And bring the people you love most.