Did you know that 22%–34% of pregnant women consult a dentist during pregnancy but that only 50% of those women who need dental treatment actually receive the treatment they need? Did you also know that Periodontitis is associated with low birth weight and pre-term labor? Read on to learn more about how oral health affects pregnancy.
Thanks to Jefferson Dental for the infographic.
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Thanks for the information! Seeing a dentist during pregnancy seems like a bigger deal than I originally though. It’s really interesting that gum disease can contribute to low birth weight and preterm birth. I didn’t realize that it’s serious enough that it would make moms four to seven times more likely to deliver a premature baby with low-birth weight. That makes me want to see a dentist to make sure everything in my mouth is okay right this second. Having good dental health seems like no joke, so I should do more to take care of my mouth for the sake of my unborn child.