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How does pregnancy affect my oral health?

There are oral health issues that can arise during pregnancy, and women should discuss these with the physician and/or dentist. Recent research indicates that poor oral health can contribute to pre-term delivery and/or low birth weight of the baby. Other basic dental health concerns during pregnancy include:

• Need for additional calcium
• How to ensure optimum oral health
• Brushing and flossing more carefully and frequently

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