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Oral care before, during, and after pregnancy: Building blocks for a healthy baby

Oral care before, during, and after pregnancy: Building blocks for a healthy baby

As prevention and education specialists, dental hygienists have an important role in helping future parents prepare to conceive a baby. Growing a healthy baby starts well before conception! For most patients, brushing and maintaining a healthy mouth is the extent of their focus; they don’t realize the risk that oral diseases can pose to fetal development. But there’s much more …

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