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Weeks 14 to 27Guideline
Dental check-up

Dental check-up

Treatment is safe, and best in the middle months.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • Pregnancy hormones make gums bleed and swell.
  • Gum disease is linked to preterm birth.
  • Tell the dentist you are pregnant.
Primary Citation: FOGSI
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming