Dental Care During Pregnancy Is an Important Component of Good

Dental care during pregnancy is an important component of good prenatal care.Which instruction regarding dental health should the nurse provide?

A) Regular brushing and flossing may not be necessary during early pregnancy because it may stimulate the woman who is already nauseated to vomit. A cleaning is all that is necessary.
B) Dental surgery, in particular, is contraindicated during pregnancy and should be delayed until after delivery.
C) If dental treatment is necessary, then the woman will be most comfortable with it in the second trimester.
D) If a woman has dental anxiety, then dental care may interfere with the expectant mother's need to practice conscious relaxation and to prepare for labor.