Table 2 Oral cavity related parameters performing

before pregnancy

20%

after confirmation of pregnancy

38.5%

Oral cavity state self-assessment before pregnancy:

 • very good

30%

 • good

51,5%

Orthodontic treatment during pregnancy

5%

Nausea during pregnancy

40%

Lack of awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy

24%

Brushing teeth only once a day

6%

Oral problems during pregnancy

 • complains concerning teeth or gums

41.5%

 • complains concerning dental hypersensitivity

24.5%

 • gums bleeding

37%

 • gingival overgrowth/ edema

14.5%

 • dental treatment

30.5%

 • deterioration of the oral cavity state

32%