Generally okayGeneral guidancePersonal care

Dental check-up and cleaning

Tell the dental team about the pregnancy and keep routine preventive care rather than postponing it automatically.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Treat “Dental check-up and cleaning” as generally okay only when it matches the preparation, amount and health context described here. Continue brushing, flossing and routine dental care, and tell the dentist that you are pregnant.

What changes the answer

  • The exact ingredient, procedure, body area, amount and frequency
  • Whether treatment is medically needed or can reasonably be postponed
  • Skin damage, infection, fumes, heat, radiation and medicines used with the procedure

General guidance

When to get individual help

This is a general pregnancy baseline, not personal clearance. Change course and ask for advice if symptoms, complications or an individual care plan make the situation different.