Influencer reveals disturbing side-effect of pregnancy that no one talks about

A British socialite has gone viral this week for lifting the lid on one largely unknown side effect of pregnancy.

Sophie Habboo - famed for her appearance on the hit E4 reality TV series Made In Chelsea as well as being something of a social media star - made her emotional admission on the latest episode of her NearlyParents podcast.

The 30-year-old shares the show with her husband and former co-star, Jamie Laing, with whom she is currently expecting her first child.

Ever since announcing the exciting news back in June, the couple have kept fans in the loop with the highs and lows of first-time parenting - including Habboo's experience of pregnancy.

This week, however, the conversation took a rather dark turn after the blonde beauty revealed she'd been experiencing a brutal side effect of her condition.

"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?

Speaking to Metro earlier this week, Nyree Whitley - who works as Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist - explained: "Tooth decay can occur during pregnancy, namely because of the hormonal changes you experience.

"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.

The Oral Health Foundation further adds that it could lead to even more serious forms of gum disease, like periodontitis and pregnancy gingivitis.

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."