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American Academy of Pediatrics. 2018?. Tiny teeth: The art of for-two'ing. Itasca, NY: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 video (33 seconds).

Annotation: This animated video for pregnant women provides information on oral health issues, including periodontal disease and tooth decay, that may occur during pregnancy. It explains that if a woman has tooth decay when a baby is born, she may pass bacteria from her own mouth to her infant’s, increasing the likelihood that the infant will develop tooth decay. It also emphasizes the importance of scheduling an oral health visit while pregnant rather than waiting until after delivery The video is available in English and in Spanish. The video was produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (630) 626-6000 Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: https://www.aap.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Infant health, Oral health, Pregnant women, Dental caries, Spanish language materials, Videos
   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.