A total of 173 (54.9 %) pregnant women reported dental pain during pregnancy. After adjustment of the analysis, caries activity remained the main determinant of dental pain (odds ratio 3.33, 95 % CI 1.67–6.65). The prevalence of dental pain during pregnancy was high and the ...
Pregnancy tumors or pregnancy granuloma often appear on the gums during the second trimester of pregnancy. This is a swelling between teeth, which is due to excessive plaque. These pregnancy tumors bleed easily. Luckily, there are ways to remove pregnancy tumors. Just seek advice from your dentis...
For one woman, this occurred six times during her pregnancy. During my pregnancy…when I ring [the local dental service] I explained to them I'm in pain and they say "we haven't got facility for pregnant women, you should go to Royal Dental Hospital". (Afghan woman) Many participants ...
ache,aching- a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain aerodontalgia- pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing) Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. ...
Pregnancy gingivitis occurs due to the increased level of hormones exaggeration and the way gums react to the irritants in plaque. There are evidence that, there is a link between gum disease and premature, underweight births. Dental problems during pregnancy can be prevented by regular brushing ...
Dental Pain and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women: An Observational Study The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of dental pain during pregnancy and its association with sociodemographic factors and oral health condi... MSM Krüger,CA Lang,LHS Almeida,... - 《Maternal & Child He...
Utilization of dental services due to dental pain by pregnant women in India: A qualitative analysis. J Interdisci Dent. 2013;3(1):18-20. 14. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Dental Care During Pregnancy: 2005 Idaho Pregnancy Risk Assessment Tracking System. Boise, ID: Idaho ...
Pregnant women have generally been counseled to avoid elective dental treatment during pregnancy unless they are experiencing an emergency like pain or infection. In this case, the second trimesteris the best time for treatment to keep the expectant mother as comfortable as possible. Local anesthetics...
Oral health is essential for general health and well-being, and this is especially so during pregnancy. Pregnancy may present challenges to the oral health of the mother, mainly because of adaptations in basic physiology. However, many mothers-to-be and their health professionals, both prena...
Conclusions: A large proportion of the pregnant women in this study had oral health problems; however, more than 40% of those women had not visited a dentist during their pregnancy, and the majority of those utilized dental services when they had dental pain only. To provide better oral ...