A 28-year-old client who is pregnant with her first child reports increased dental caries (cavities) since becoming pregnant. How should the nurse explain the likely cause for this change?
1. "Each woman experiences changes that affect her teeth while she's pregnant."
2. "When a woman is pregnant, her teeth lose calcium and she is more susceptible to getting cavities."
3. "During pregnancy, tooth enamel softens and the woman is more susceptible to getting cavities."
4. "It may be necessary to pay extra attention to dental care while you're pregnant, especially if you're vomiting frequently."
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Explanation:
1. No demonstrable changes occur in the teeth of pregnant women.
2. Calcium is not lost from the teeth during pregnancy.
3. Tooth enamel does not soften during pregnancy.
4. The dental caries that sometimes accompany pregnancy are probably caused by inadequate oral hygiene and dental care, especially if the woman has problems with bleeding gums or nausea and vomiting.
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