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March 23, 2026BMC Oral HealthOpen Access

Oral health changes during pregnancy and their association with stress and salivary cortisol

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NGNahla Hazem GhanemRHRadwa R. HusseinMAMustafa Abbas

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Observational study found increased oral health issues such as dental erosion and candidiasis in pregnant women, indicating links to stress levels.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the impact of pregnancy on oral health and its association with stress and salivary cortisol levels.
  • Observational cross-sectional study with 160 participants including pregnant and non-pregnant controls.
  • Participants divided into three trimesters with 40 each and 40 controls.
  • Data collected on oral health, demographics, quality of life, and salivary characteristics.
  • Higher prevalence of gingivitis, dental erosion, and candidiasis observed in pregnant participants.
  • Salivary cortisol levels were notably higher in pregnant groups, especially in the first trimester.
  • Significant associations found between stress measures and oral mucosal changes.

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Ghanem et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c08bcaa48f6b84677f98e2https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-026-07957-9
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