Oral health should be an integral part of prenatal care (1;2). Although we have known for a long time that oral health is important, some pregnant women are not receiving oral health care services (2;3). Prenatal care providers can play a crucial role in breaking down barriers to access and raising awareness about the importance of oral health. Furthermore, they can dispel misconceptions, such as the belief that bleeding in the mouth is “normal” during pregnancy, pain during dental procedures is unavoidable, x-rays during pregnancy are harmful to the fetus and postponing treatment until after pregnancy is safer for the.
