Welcome to the Prenatal Oral Health Program (pOHP©) !

WHY IS ORAL HEALTH IMPORTANT DURING PREGNANCY?

Pregnancy is a unique period in a woman’s life when changes can affect both the overall health and the oral health of the mother and baby. Pregnancy provides a unique time for mothers to develop healthy-living practices for life.

Did you know that mom's untreated cavities almost doubles the risk of their child having severe cavities?

We believe the mouth is the doorway to the body; healthy mouths help build healthy bodies and healthy mothers help raise healthy children. We hope you will find pOHP© to be an important resource for answering your questions before, during, and after pregnancy.

ARE YOU UNSURE ABOUT YOUR ORAL HEALTH?

• Are you suffering from dental problems or are simply unsure about your oral health? Ask your prenatal care provider and visit a dentist. You may also use our D-BUGD self-evaluation tool to help direct your questions.
• View two short videos about your oral health during pregnancy and the care of your infant's oral health.
• Use the provider locator to help you find a dental home.
• Questions about your baby's oral health? Talk to your dentist and/or visit www.babyoralhealthprogram.org to locate a Baby Oral Health Program (bOHP©) provider near you.