Table 4.
Unfavourable beliefs about the impact of pregnancy on oral health
| Oral conditions | Unfavourable beliefs |
|---|---|
| Tooth loss |
• A tooth per child [11, 21, 24, 30, 35, 36, 59]. • Pregnancy causes tooth loss/ Pregnant women can lose teeth only because of pregnancy [28, 33, 39, 43, 46, 48, 50, 58]. • It is normal to lose a tooth during pregnancy [25, 38, 45]. |
| Periodontal/gingival problems |
• Pregnancy causes periodontal problems [24, 34, 42, 53, 58]. • Gum bleeding/swollen gums/pain in gums is normal [12, 28, 29, 39, 45, 53]. |
| Tooth decay |
• Pregnancy causes tooth decay [24, 42]. • Dental decay is normal in pregnancy [45]. |
| Other |