I am pregnant, what things will my dentist look for?

Everything as usual: Make sure you are doing more for your oral hygiene, and stay up on your dental work so that you do not have avoidable dental concerns along the way. A good cleaning is important to get you started. Congrats with the new baby.

Many things: Most dental issues related to pregnancy deal with gum problems. However, the dentist should evaluate your dental needs as normally. He will look for cavities, TMJ issues, oral cancer screen, gum tissues...Etc. Make sure the dentist uses a lead apron with a thyroid collar if x-rays are necessary. The important issue is that some dental diseases may affect the health of the fetus.