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Self-Reported Oral Manifestations and Preventive Dental-Care Practices Among Pregnant Women in Romania: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal of clinical medicine · Pătru CL, Liliac IM, Iliescu DG, Predescu AM, Boldeanu G, Pătru L, Țuculină MJ, Iacov AC, Cumpătă CN, Cumpătă S, Ionescu M, Cristian MM, Mogoantă CA, Andrei EC · 2026-10-01

A Romanian study of 101 pregnant women found that gingival bleeding and swelling were commonly self-reported, while most brushed teeth only once daily and avoided interdental cleaning. Twice-daily brushing showed associations with reduced gingival bleeding and greater perceived oral-health impact.

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