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Oral Health and Pregnancy Dental Care During Pregnancy Is Safe and Recommended It's no secret that pregnancy is an important time in a woman's life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Despite the fact that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, only 22 to 34 percent of women in the United States visit a dentist during pregnancy. Dental care during pregnancy is not only safe and effective, it's essential for combating the adverse effects of oral disease. Click here to read more. Family Oral Health Good Oral Health Starts at Home Parents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall health. Providing oral health education to mothers and families is essential to teaching children healthy habits and preventing early childhood tooth decay. Click here to read more.

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