Endogenous sex steroid hormone gingival disease is exacerbated by hormonal and vascular changes and the presence of increased anaerobic bacteria that proliferate in the high-progesterone environment during pregnancy.Therefore clients should be advised to rinse with water prior to brushing teeth.

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The first statement is true as hormonal changes during pregnancy can exacerbate gingival disease. The second statement is false because rinsing with water before brushing is not a standard recommendation for managing gingival disease.

Endogenous Sex Steroid Hormone Gingival Disease Is Exacerbated by Hormonal