Table 3.

Oral health problems, dental care, and mother’s knowledge stratified by dental visits during pregnancy (yes/no)

Items	Answers	Dental visit during pregnancy		p-value
		Yes = 216	No = 384
		N (%)	N (%)
Did you experience any problems with your teeth or gums during your pregnancy?	Yes	91 (42.13)	79 (20.57)	< 0.05
	No	125 (57.87)	305 (79.43)
Did you regularly visit the dentist/dental hygienist before your pregnancy?	Yes	197 (91.20)	246 (64.06)	< 0.05
	No	19 (8.80)	138 (35.94)
Do you think gum problems, such as bleeding when brushing teeth, can influence the course of pregnancy and/or the health of the baby at birth?	Yes	74 (34.26)	51 (13.28)	< 0.05
	No	142 (65.74)	333 (86.72)
Have you ever heard of a possible relationship between oral health and pregnancy?	Yes	157 (72.69)	195 (50.78)	< 0.05
	No	59 (27.31)	189 (49.22)
Did you receive advice on your oral health during pregnancy or on the future health of your child?	Yes	132 (61.11)	29 (7.55)	< 0.05
	No	84 (38.89)	355 (92.45)