ATENÇÃO À SAÚDE BUCAL DE GESTANTES NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

Abstract

Introduction: Dental care for pregnant women can provide many benefits for the mother and baby. However, not all pregnant women have access to dental prenatal care in Brazil, although comprehensive health care is a priority during pregnancy. Objective: The present study aimed to identify the general aspects of oral health care for Brazilian pregnant women attended in Primary Health Care available in scientific publications. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review study. The search for articles was carried out in the Medline, Lilacs, BBO and SciELO databases, considering the year of publication between 2010 and 2020. Results: 17 scientific articles were selected, whose content was categorized into four sets: Pregnant women 's knowledge of oral health, Pregnant women' s oral hygiene habits, Pregnant women 's oral health condition and Pregnant women' s oral health care. There is still a lack of knowledge among many pregnant women about what dental prenatal care is and its importance. Studies indicate that some are not advised during prenatal care to consult with the dentist. Pregnant women use the brush and toothpaste routinely, but dental floss is not part of routine oral hygiene. Among oral problems, caries and periodontal disease can be found more frequently, especially among pregnant women who have a lower income and a lower level of education. It was more common for pregnant women to be inserted in health education actions. Conclusions: It is concluded that pregnant women attended in Primary Health Care have little information about oral health, live with dental myths and are afraid to undergo assistance through dental treatment during pregnancy. In addition, they have poor oral health and find barriers to accessing oral health services.