Between all the physical, mental, and emotional changes that happen during pregnancy, your pearly whites are probably the last thing on your mind. But as it turns out, being pregnant increases your ...

The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, according to a study ...

Morning sickness and hormonal changes don’t just affect your stomach and mood – they can also take a toll on your teeth and gums. Here’s what’s happening in your mouth during pregnancy, how to protect ...

From this previous research we can conclude that dental services are less frequently used among pregnant women, and that certain demographic groups, smokers, alcohol drinkers, and uninsured or ...

Taking good care of your teeth and gums is important for all of us, but certainly so during pregnancy. The CDC says good oral health during pregnancy and infancy is important to set children up for a ...

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal report shows it’s been on ...

Survey data from women of childbearing age in the U.S. show that certain groups of pregnant women aren't getting appropriate dental care. Younger pregnant women, as well as non-Hispanic black and ...

In a new study, only 47% of women had a dental visit during pregnancy. Medicaid-enrolled women in Virginia were half as likely to visit the dentist during pregnancy than women with private insurance, ...

A new CDC report finds more pregnant women are delaying prenatal care until later stages or going without it altogether.