Improving Women’s Health and Perinatal Outcomes: The Impact of Oral Diseases

Among the most prevalent and preventable chronic health conditions in the United States, oral diseases have an immense impact on the oral, general, and reproductive health of women, their quality of life, and the oral health of their children. Approximately 84.7% of adults 18 and older in the United States show signs of past or present tooth decay. Additionally, the majority of adults over the age of 24 exhibit clinical signs of moderate periodontal attachment loss.