Myth: Pregnant women should avoid the dentist

Many expectant mothers postpone every dental visit until after delivery, believing they're protecting the baby. The opposite is closer to the truth.

Pregnancy makes people rightly cautious about procedures and medications. That healthy caution gets over-applied until even a check-up feels risky.

Regular dental check-ups are crucial during pregnancy. Hormonal changes increase the risk of gum problems, and untreated oral disease is a genuine concern for maternal health. Routine care, timed and adapted for pregnancy, is the safe path.

Tell your dentist you are pregnant and how far along. Care gets planned around your trimester: what to do now, what can wait. Silence, not treatment, is the risk.

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