Many women are concerned about the effect that a dental cleaning has on the child during pregnancy, but it is very important that you do not skip your six month check up. There are many problems that pregnant women face, but due to an increase in progesterone and estrogen levels, which increases blood flow to your gums, and studies have shown that a pregnant women’s bodies react to dental plaque differently, making you more susceptible to oral sores, similar to cold sores and pregnancy gingivitis, both make eating very painful and can be very dangerous to yourself and your child. As with any infection it can lead to pregnancy complications and even in severe cases miscarriage.