Dental care during pregnancy is an important part of overall healthcare. During pregnancy, the gums naturally become more edematous and may bleed after brushing. Epulis gravidarum, a type of gingivitis with violaceous pedunculated lesions, can occur. If treatment of cavities, surgery, or infection care is required, be sure the dentist is aware of the pregnancy. Most antibiotics and local anesthetics are safe to use during pregnancy. Radiographs can be obtained with abdominal shielding but are best avoided during pregnancy because a small, but statistically significant, increase in childhood malignancies exists in children exposed to in-utero radiographic irradiation.
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