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The oral hygiene of the pregnant can affect the baby's health?

Yes. A poor oral hygiene can lead to infectious conditions such as caries and periodontal disease affecting the health of the baby.

Can I do any type of dental treatment during pregnancy?

Yes. An oral infection is more damaging to baby's health than a dental treatment.
Ideally a consultation before pregnancy and the other end should be performed.
During pregnancy consultations should be short, ideally taking place in the morning and during the second trimester of pregnancy.

The gums bleed more during pregnancy?

Yes. During pregnancy there are high hormonal changes that directly affect gum health, it is therefore necessary to redouble oral hygiene care during pregnancy, even being advised to hold a Consultation periodontal maintenance during this period.

Pregnancy weakens teeth?

No. During pregnancy is that there may be a worsening of the conditions of poor oral hygiene.

Dentist-check: More than 173 000 people benefited through May

Utilization rate by the end of May was about 65%. These figures and statements had extensive coverage in the media.