Misconceptions about the appropriateness of oral health care during pregnancy may affect women's access to and use of this care. Given the implications of poor oral health on possible adverse birth outcomes and its larger connection with the general health of mothers and babies, attention to oral health misconceptions and barriers is warranted.
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