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 ...

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 ...

Spotlighting the importance of oral healthcare for expectant mothers, the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation has released new guidelines designed to emphasize the safety of dental ...

Pregnancy brings many new moments to your days: announcements, body changes, doctor visits, baby classes and, often, celebratory parties. Your “to do” list should include routine dental care and check ...

For several years, advocates have been calling for greater focus on disparities in health outcomes for Black women and their babies. Although Minority Health Month was celebrated in April, it is still ...

On Tuesday, Omni Family Health held a mobile dental clinic aimed at lowering the barrier and removing the stigma surrounding pre and postpartum women receiving dental care. According to Jenee Newman, ...

The idea of laying down in the dental chair may not be appealing right now, but don't put off that routine cleaning!

Elevated hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) news release dated April 3.

A dental student on TikTok said 30% to 50% of pregnant patients have pregnancy gingivitis, in which gums become inflamed and prone to bleeding.