Knowledge and practice regarding maintaining oral Hygiene a mong pregnant women in lalitpur, nepal

Abstract

Oral H
ygiene
(OH)
plays a significant role in the overall health of a
human being
.
G
ingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries and erosion are
some of the common
oral health
problems observed in
women during
pregnancy
. The
hormonal changes
occurring
during pregnancies are
the main
causes for the periodontal problem
.
Further lack of oral
hyg
iene, vomiting
during first trimester
and frequent intake of sugary
meals deteriorate the
oral health
condition
during pregnancy
. Oral
hygiene is often neglected and given less priority
compared
to other
components
during
antenatal health care. The
mainten
ance of
oral
hygiene
during pregnancy to avoid the subsequent oral health
problems is d
ependent on the
existing
knowledge
among women
regarding the health issues
.
Thus, the
aim of this study was
to
identify the
existing
knowledge and practice regarding maintaining
oral hygiene among pregnant women
of Lalitpur district of Nepal