What is it about?
Bleeding gums during pregnancy has been accepted by many as "normal". However, research shows that there is an association between gum disease and pregnancy outcomes, particularly with the delivery of preterm low birth weight infants.
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Why is it important?
If mothers pay particular attention to their oral health during pregnancy, they can reduce the risk of preterm delivery.
Perspectives
The importance of oral health during pregnancy should be emphasized. Mothers attending anti-natal clinics should be made aware of this.
Emerita Professor Charlene WJ Africa
University of the Western Cape
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This page is a summary of: Further evidence for periodontal disease as a risk indicator for adverse pregnancy outcomes, International Dental Journal, December 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/idj.12274.
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