Pregnant women who received preventative oral health care or visited the dentist were less likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, according to the Journal of the American Dental Association.
The study analyzed more than 200,000 responses from pregnant women to evaluate the association between having their teeth cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist, visiting a dentist or dental clinic for oral health problems that arose during pregnancy, and developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy or gestational diabetes.
Pregnant women who did not get their teeth cleaned were 13% more likely to have gestational diabetes and 8% more likely to have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than those who did receive preventive care.
Those who did not visit the dentist or dental clinic for problems during pregnancy were 28% more likely to develop hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than pregnant women without dental issues.
There was no significant association between dental visits and gestational diabetes.
It is very important to receive the proper oral health care services during pregnancy, including any recommended treatment, to help minimize complications and ensure good oral and overall health.
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