Description:
The entire body of the woman changes during pregnancy, the oral cavity is no exception. Due to hormonal fluctuations, the gums become more sensitive to local factors, which leads to signs of inflammation of the gums due to poor oral hygiene. There is growing evidence in the literature that this infection can actually cause complications of pregnancy, such as miscarriage, premature birth or fetal development and growth. During pregnancy, attention is focused on maintaining good health of the mother, and oral care is part of general health care (Pūrienė A., 2008). The aim of the study was to determine the behavioral changes in female oral hygiene during pregnancy