Celiac disease is a genetic condition that can be triggered by events such as surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress. The only treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet. This disease can cause the improper development of enamel on adult teeth. A fairly common oral manifestation of celiac disease is abnormal tooth shape and/or appearance. The teeth can be slightly small, widely spaced, and discolored with hypo-calcified enamel. When combined with bruxism, weak and poorly developed enamel can cause significant loss of tooth structure for patients.
Medical conditions that may affect pregnancy. Certain medical conditions may complicate a pregnancy. However, with proper medical care, most women can enjoy a healthy pregnancy, despite their medical challenges. Diabetes is a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin or the body is unable to use the insulin that is produced.
When birth occurs between 20 weeks of pregnancy and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is called preterm birth. Preterm birth is a concern because babies who are born too early may not be fully developed. They may be born with serious health problems. Some health problems, like cerebral palsy, can last a lifetime. Other problems, such as learning disabilities, may appear later in childhood or even in adulthood.