Maternal health and Oral Health
Pregnant women often experience pregnancy gingivitis. This can permit bacteria to enter & spread throughout the body, which may lead to periodontitis, potentially increasing the risk of pregnancy complications & pre-term birth.*
*Sanz M, et al. J Periodontol 2013;84(4Suppl.):S164-S169 doi:10.1902/jop.2013.1340016
Patients don't always realize oral health care should be an integral part of their perinatal treatment plans.
Philips Sonicare is your partner in providing you with tools to help patients learn about the importance of oral health during pregnancy and solutions to maintain periodontal and gingival health at home.
Watch our webinar, “Breaking barriers in prenatal care: The importance of oral health care in pregnant patients from medical and dental perspectives.
A cross-sectional study: Personal oral infection control, low birthweight and preterm births in Appalachia West Virginia
Read the infographic on the cross-sectional study on the connection between oral care and pregnancy
Educate patients about the link between oral health and pregnancy
Educate patients about newborns’ oral care from day 1
The right brush head for every patient need
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