3 in 4 Women Have Dental Problems During Pregnancy

Cigna recently conducted a national survey on oral health in pregnant women. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         43% of women don't go for a dental checkup while expecting.

·         3 in 4 women have oral health problems like bleeding gums or toothaches during pregnancy.

·         55% of women rate their oral health as very good during pregnancy, a drop from 63% prepregnancy.

·         More than a third (36%) of expectant mothers have not had a preventive dental visit in more than a year.

·         4 in 5 women who have participated in a dental benefit plan maternity program floss once a day.

·         63% of women whose doctors discussed oral health have had a dental visit since giving birth.

Source: Cigna, November 3, 2015