Oral health is a critical part of prenatal care, since pregnant women face an above-average risk of dental problems, and oral infections during pregnancy may be linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
However, many pregnant women do not get recommended dental care, either because they mistakenly believe they should avoid such care during pregnancy or because they face barriers to accessing care.
The document was developed to influence oral and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so oral care becomes part of routine prenatal care.
Pregnant women are prone to dental problems because elevated hormone levels cause gums to swell, bleed, and trap food. Up to 30% of pregnant women have advanced forms of periodontal disease (severe gum disease).
Possible impact of oral disease on pregnancy outcomes: although the evidence is mixed, some studies have linked oral infections during pregnancy to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
Routine dental procedures such as cleanings and cavity fillings reduce the chance of infection and can be done safely during pregnancy. However, many women, including those with private insurance, do not seek – and are not advised to seek – dental care during pregnancy.
Many women mistakenly believe they should avoid dental visits during pregnancy, and many dentists remain reluctant to treat pregnant women because they are unaware of current guidelines and/or fear liability issues. Only about one-quarter to one-half of women receive any dental care during their pregnancies. The likelihood of low-income and uninsured women receiving such care is even lower.
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card promotes good oral care among caregivers and young children. Caregivers are provided with information on how they can reduce the chance of early cavities in children’s teeth.
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card is about the importance of good oral care during pregnancy. Pregnant women are provided with information on why the health of their teeth and mouth may affect the health of their pregnancy.
Poster, Reviewed 2022
This poster emphasizes the importance of good oral health during pregnancy.
Report, 2014
This is a summary of the larger consensus document. The aim of both documents is to provide oral and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan with a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care can becomes part of routine prenatal care. The consensus document was developed in collaboration with the Maternal Oral Health Working Group, with many Saskatchewan groups and organizations expressing formal support.
Report, 2014
The aim of this document is to provide oral and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan with a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care can become part of routine prenatal care. The document was developed in collaboration with the Maternal Oral Health Working Group, with many Saskatchewan groups and organizations expressing formal support.
Guide and Manual, 2015
Good oral health during pregnancy can not only improve the quality of life of the pregnant mother, but also potentially reduce complications during pregnancy as well as the risk of her child developing early cavities. This presentation is an education tool for prenatal educators to share with pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, and women who are considering getting pregnant. Presentation objectives are: 1) to increase awareness among women of childbearing age of the importance of oral health during pregnancy, for the overall health of women and their children; and 2) to encourage women to include oral care as part of their routine prenatal care.
Fact Sheet, 2015
Good oral health is an important part of good overall health. Oral health is particularly important during pregnancy as hormonal changes and changes in eating patterns increase the risk for oral disease. Oral disease during pregnancy may affect not only the health of a pregnant woman, but may also affect the health of her pregnancy and potentially, the health of her infant.
This fact sheet was developed to influence oral care and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care becomes part of routine prenatal care.
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet, 2015
Good oral health is an important part of good overall health. Oral health is particularly important during pregnancy as hormonal changes and changes in eating patterns increase the risk for oral disease. Oral disease during pregnancy may affect not only the health of a pregnant woman, but may also affect the health of her pregnancy and potentially, the health of her infant.
This fact sheet was developed to influence oral care and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care becomes part of routine prenatal care.
Guides and Manuals
Guide and Manual, 2015
Good oral health during pregnancy can not only improve the quality of life of the pregnant mother, but also potentially reduce complications during pregnancy as well as the risk of her child developing early cavities. This presentation is an education tool for prenatal educators to share with pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, and women who are considering getting pregnant. Presentation objectives are: 1) to increase awareness among women of childbearing age of the importance of oral health during pregnancy, for the overall health of women and their children; and 2) to encourage women to include oral care as part of their routine prenatal care.
Information Cards
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card promotes good oral care among caregivers and young children. Caregivers are provided with information on how they can reduce the chance of early cavities in children’s teeth.
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card is about the importance of good oral care during pregnancy. Pregnant women are provided with information on why the health of their teeth and mouth may affect the health of their pregnancy.
Links
Posters
Poster, Reviewed 2022
This poster emphasizes the importance of good oral health during pregnancy.
Reports
Oral health is a critical part of prenatal care, since pregnant women face an above-average risk of dental problems, and oral infections during pregnancy may be linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
However, many pregnant women do not get recommended dental care, either because they mistakenly believe they should avoid such care during pregnancy or because they face barriers to accessing care.
The document was developed to influence oral and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so oral care becomes part of routine prenatal care.
Pregnant women are prone to dental problems because elevated hormone levels cause gums to swell, bleed, and trap food. Up to 30% of pregnant women have advanced forms of periodontal disease (severe gum disease).
Possible impact of oral disease on pregnancy outcomes: although the evidence is mixed, some studies have linked oral infections during pregnancy to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
Routine dental procedures such as cleanings and cavity fillings reduce the chance of infection and can be done safely during pregnancy. However, many women, including those with private insurance, do not seek – and are not advised to seek – dental care during pregnancy.
Many women mistakenly believe they should avoid dental visits during pregnancy, and many dentists remain reluctant to treat pregnant women because they are unaware of current guidelines and/or fear liability issues. Only about one-quarter to one-half of women receive any dental care during their pregnancies. The likelihood of low-income and uninsured women receiving such care is even lower.
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card promotes good oral care among caregivers and young children. Caregivers are provided with information on how they can reduce the chance of early cavities in children’s teeth.
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card is about the importance of good oral care during pregnancy. Pregnant women are provided with information on why the health of their teeth and mouth may affect the health of their pregnancy.
Poster, Reviewed 2022
This poster emphasizes the importance of good oral health during pregnancy.
Report, 2014
This is a summary of the larger consensus document. The aim of both documents is to provide oral and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan with a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care can becomes part of routine prenatal care. The consensus document was developed in collaboration with the Maternal Oral Health Working Group, with many Saskatchewan groups and organizations expressing formal support.
Report, 2014
The aim of this document is to provide oral and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan with a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care can become part of routine prenatal care. The document was developed in collaboration with the Maternal Oral Health Working Group, with many Saskatchewan groups and organizations expressing formal support.
Guide and Manual, 2015
Good oral health during pregnancy can not only improve the quality of life of the pregnant mother, but also potentially reduce complications during pregnancy as well as the risk of her child developing early cavities. This presentation is an education tool for prenatal educators to share with pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, and women who are considering getting pregnant. Presentation objectives are: 1) to increase awareness among women of childbearing age of the importance of oral health during pregnancy, for the overall health of women and their children; and 2) to encourage women to include oral care as part of their routine prenatal care.
Fact Sheet, 2015
Good oral health is an important part of good overall health. Oral health is particularly important during pregnancy as hormonal changes and changes in eating patterns increase the risk for oral disease. Oral disease during pregnancy may affect not only the health of a pregnant woman, but may also affect the health of her pregnancy and potentially, the health of her infant.
This fact sheet was developed to influence oral care and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care becomes part of routine prenatal care.
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet, 2015
Good oral health is an important part of good overall health. Oral health is particularly important during pregnancy as hormonal changes and changes in eating patterns increase the risk for oral disease. Oral disease during pregnancy may affect not only the health of a pregnant woman, but may also affect the health of her pregnancy and potentially, the health of her infant.
This fact sheet was developed to influence oral care and prenatal care providers in Saskatchewan toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral care during pregnancy so that oral care becomes part of routine prenatal care.
Guides and Manuals
Guide and Manual, 2015
Good oral health during pregnancy can not only improve the quality of life of the pregnant mother, but also potentially reduce complications during pregnancy as well as the risk of her child developing early cavities. This presentation is an education tool for prenatal educators to share with pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, and women who are considering getting pregnant. Presentation objectives are: 1) to increase awareness among women of childbearing age of the importance of oral health during pregnancy, for the overall health of women and their children; and 2) to encourage women to include oral care as part of their routine prenatal care.
Information Cards
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card promotes good oral care among caregivers and young children. Caregivers are provided with information on how they can reduce the chance of early cavities in children’s teeth.
Information Card, Reviewed 2022
This information card is about the importance of good oral care during pregnancy. Pregnant women are provided with information on why the health of their teeth and mouth may affect the health of their pregnancy.
Links
Posters
Poster, Reviewed 2022
This poster emphasizes the importance of good oral health during pregnancy.
Reports
The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise healthy, safe, and happy children. A recording of the webinar content and activity instructions will be available after each event.
This interactive virtual session will explore the various hats that parents and caregivers wear. Participants will reflect on how they carry out and feel about their various roles and responsibilities. This session will offer opportunities to understand why these roles are important, how responsibilities can be reframed, and why taking care of oneself is a crucial part of caring for others.
