Abstract
An oral health promotion intervention in French pregnant women; highlights at risk subgroups for dental diseases
Highlights
While oral health is a recognised component of overall health and well-being at all ages, it is of paramount importance at some specific times [1]
This study identifies the need for promoting oral health awareness in French pregnant women
A high risk subgroup for oral diseases requires additional intervention and dental treatment needs for periodontal and conservative care.The single model appointment oral health intervention must be completed by increased information to all health professionals involved in pregnancy care and beforehand
Summary
While oral health is a recognised component of overall health and well-being at all ages, it is of paramount importance at some specific times [1]. Pregnancy is a key moment in a life-time, when oral health is often neglected by women, among women of low socioeconomic status [2]. Physiological changes and effects of oral diseases –tooth decay and periodontal diseases - are recognized as possible risk factors leading to adverse obstetrical outcomes [3]. Physiological changes in saliva following gastroesophageal reflux, multiplication of food intakes and decreased oral hygiene during pregnancy may explain increased carious lesions often observed [4,5]. Except for infectious or painful complications, decay does not in itself, demonstrate possible adverse obstetrical outcomes, but affects the quality of life of pregnant women [6]. Lower oral health in mothers significantly results in high risk children for caries diseases and later poorer oral health; multiple cavities or active caries in mothers are a high predictor for early childhood caries (ECC) [7]
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