Table 2.

Answers of pregnant women about the relationship between oral health and pregnancy

	Agree, n (%)	Disagree, n (%)
Pregnancy increases the risk of gingiva inflammation	207 (63.69)	118 (36.3)
There is a connection between dental and gingival health and pregnancy	231 (71.08)	94 (28.92)
Gingivitis/periodontitis can affect the outcomes of pregnancy	102 (31,38)	223 (68.62)
Periodontal disease can lead to premature birth and low birth weight	92 (28.31)	233 (71.69)
Local anesthesia is safe for pregnant women	180 (55.38)	145 (44.62)
The second trimester is the safest for dental treatments	224 (68.92)	101 (31.08)
Periodontal disease can lead to high blood pressure in pregnancy	82 (25.23)	243 (74.77)