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Abstract
The aim of this systematic review is to study about oral health which is often avoided and misunderstood by physicians, dentists and patients and especially pregnant women. It has been suggested that some oral conditions may have adverse consequences on their children awareness related to oral health during pregnancy should include the importance of proper nutrition to ensure maternal and fetal oral health including taking prenatal vitamins and eating foods rich in proteins, calcium, phosphorous and vitamins A, C and D. There are some prenatal oral health conditions that may have adverse effects on the child. Periodontitis is associated with preterm birth and low birth weight and high levels of cariogenic bacteria in mothers can lead to increased dental caries in the infant. Other oral lesions, such as gingivitis and pregnancy tumours are benign and require only reassurance and monitoring. This review is done to increase the awareness of maintenance of oral health during pregnanacy.
INTRODUCTION
The mouth is an obvious portal of entry to the body, and oral health reflects and influences general health and well being. Maternal oral health has significant implications for birth outcomes and infant oral health.[1] Most women do not access oral health care during pregnancy that results in poor oral health that can have an adverse impact on the health of a pregnant woman and her child. In this article brief we see how oral health practices and utilization of dental care among pregnant women may affect a woman's overall health, her birth outcome, and the oral health of her children. We explain how many patient, physician, workforce and financial barriers are limiting utilization of perinatal dental care and conclude with opportunities for health plans to play an important role in removing these barriers to ensure that all pregnant women have access to needed dental care. [2]
Many oral conditions were reported to occur during pregnancy such as gingivitis and periodontal diseases. This can be linked to hormonal changes, problems in seeking dental care during pregnancy and suboptimal oral health practices. Lifestyle habits such as food intake, consumption of sugary snacks and oral health practices with gingival bleeding which is one of the oral problems pregnant women may suffer from. [3] Both periodontal disease and caries...