Answer

Oral Dental Healthcare

#1

the obstetrician is responsible for information gathering about this patient during prenatal visits. during prenatal visits, the obstetrician should also use oral health screening inquiries to refer patients to the dentist.

#2

I would ask the patient about her history of tobacco, alcohol, or other drug use

#3

The obstetrician, registered nurse midwives, pediatrician,  family doctor.

#4

Both patients one and two extreme interest in consuming a lot of carbohydrates and sugary snacks during the first months of their pregnancy made them neglect tooth-brushing after consuming them. Also, pregnant females bleed more quickly because of the impact of progesterone and estrogen hormonal changes amid pregnancy. Hence this might accordingly cause them to evade brushing their teeth. Therefore, this causes the bacterial plaque to increase. Vomiting mainly amid the first months of pregnancy raises the mouth’s acidic environment. after vomiting, the patients paid no attention to their oral care in the first few months. Also, if the teeth are not brushed adequately, an acidic environment develops in the mouth. Both patients have not been able to see a dentist in a long time. Also, a mother can disregard their own oral and dental healthcare while dealing with the baby’s health which causes oral health deterioration, like in the scenario of these two patients.

#5

I would re-assure the patients that diagnosis comprising obligatory dental X-rays and dental treatments for ailments needing instant attention are secure amid the pregnancy’s first trimester. Educate the patients on brushing the teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily. Consume water or low-fat milk as a beverage and avoid carbonated drinks amid pregnancy. Also, I would advise the patient to eat fruit instead of fruit juice. I would recommend she eat small portions of nutritious food for the patient experiencing nausea and vomiting. Also, I would advise her to rinse her mouth with a cup of water containing a teaspoon of baking soda after vomiting to counterbalance the stomach acid.

#6

I would refer the patients to the dentist for more and share the oral risk status information with the dentist. Sewdas et al.’s (2017) study employed, there are very little room for generalizing the study’s findings.