Routine dental care is safe during all stages of pregnancy. Hormonal changes increase risk of gum disease during pregnancy. Second trimester is ideal for non-urgent dental treatments. Emergency ...

Yes. Seeing the dentist every six months during pregnancy is important so you can keep your mouth clean and (fingers crossed) cavity-free. Go to your regular twice-a-year appointments, and if your ...

Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body’s response to ...

Dental pain is a common concern during pregnancy. A person may develop dental pain during pregnancy because of pregnancy-related changes or because of pre-existing dental health issues. Common causes ...

Zhejiang University School of Medicine investigators reported that higher maternal plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels across ...

Low vitamin D in pregnancy may raise the risk of childhood cavities, new research suggests. Find out more about this study.