Pregnancy and Oral Health

Oral care during pregnancy is of utmost significance and involves the contribution of the patient herself dental professionals and physicians. Paying attention to the physiologic changes associated with pregnancy practicing careful radiation hygiene measures prescribing medications on the basis of drug safety categories and timing appointments and aggressive management of oral infection appropriately are essential considerations. Hence dental health professionals must be aware of the updation of pregnancy-related conditions and their proper management without harming the patient and fetus.