‘Made In Chelsea’ star Sophie Habboo opened up on one particular frustrating aspect of her pregnancy
A British socialite has gone viral this week for lifting the lid on one largely unknown side effect of pregnancy.
In the most recent episode of her NearlyParents podcast, Sophie Habboo, who is well-known for her role on the popular E4 reality TV show Made in Chelsea and for being somewhat of a social media celebrity, made an emotional admission.
The 30-year-old is currently expecting her first kid with Jamie Laing, her husband and former co-star. The two of them share the show.
The couple has been updating followers on the highs and lows of first-time parenthood, including Habboo’s pregnant experience, since revealing the wonderful news back in June.
But last week, after the blonde beauty disclosed that she had been dealing with a cruel side effect of her illness, the debate took a somewhat gloomy turn.
“My teeth are rotting”
Speaking to listeners, Habboo claimed her teeth have recently been withering away.
“And what is the best thing about pregnancy? My teeth are rotting,” she began, inadvertently prompting her other-half to burst out laughing. “You think that’s funny? It’s not. You know what’s so great? I literally said to my sister, ‘Can you see the difference?’ and she just couldn’t keep a straight face.”
Habboo continued: “She was like ‘What the f**k has happened to your teeth?’. I’ve always had thick white teeth – these are not veneers, guys, these are my real teeth.”
Laing then chimed in, agreeing that his wife’s nashers had ‘gone a bit grey’, to which Habboo replied: “They’re grey and they’re see-through and have chipped. I’m going to the dentist again tomorrow, but I don’t know.”
“I might cancel it because I’ve had three bondings on my tooth that has never chipped. I bite into a piece of cottage cheese and it chips!”
She added: “I don’t understand! What is happening? My teeth are rotting from pregnancy. They are see-through!
“I look in the mirror and I can see my tongue behind, then they are so thin. They are frail. And apparently, it is a pregnancy thing.”
And apparently, Habboo is right.
What do experts say?
Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist, told Metro earlier this week that tooth decay can happen during pregnancy, specifically due to the hormonal shifts you go through.
“Oestrogen and progesterone in particular can rise during pregnancy, leaving your gums more susceptible to inflammation and bleeding, which can trap food debris and plaque, which increases your risk of developing cavities.”
According to the dental expert, if you find yourself with morning sickness or an intense craving for sugary food and drinks, then the acidity levels present in both vomit and sugar can contribute to the risk of developing tooth decay.
Additionally, it may result in more severe types of gum disease, such as pregnancy gingivitis and periodontitis, according to the Oral Health Foundation.
Whitley continued: “Due to all of these factors, it’s important to ensure that during your pregnancy, you’re attending regular dental checkups to keep an eye on your oral health – it’s important to know that you’re exempt from paying for dental care under the NHS when you’re pregnant, as well as for 12 months following your baby’s birth.”
She went on to issue advice on maintaining good oral health during pregnancy, which includes brushing your teeth with toothpaste twice a day, as well as flossing.
She added that this is particularly vital for individuals who have experienced morning sickness or have been consuming sugary/starchy foods as a result of pregnancy cravings.
“I’d also advise that you wait for one hour before brushing your teeth to minimise the risk of developing tooth decay,” Whitley went on.
“In the meantime, rinse your mouth with plain water and perhaps opt for a sugar-free mint to freshen up.”
