Pregnancy is one of the life changing phases in a woman’s life and maximum care of diet and health is required during this period. It is of prime importance to take care of teeth and gums more so ever during pregnancy. Hormonal changes during this phase increase the risk of developing oral diseases which in turn can also affect the health of the baby. Teeth require optimal care before, during and after pregnancy. I] Dental care before pregnancy: If you are planning a baby then a dental appointment prior can be a good way to avoid further problems. Thorough examination of teeth followed by professional cleaning and filling of decayed teeth can serve to be beneficial. Also this is the best time to deal with any other dental problem. II] Dental care during pregnancy: Regular brushing of teeth and gum care is necessary during pregnancy. Swelling of gums commonly occurs during this time and should be reported to your dentist. If morning sickness is keeping the lady away from brushing, a bland toothpaste can be recommended by dentist along with appropriate mouth wash. Dental care is mandatory during this time to avoid further problems like swollen or bleeding gums, pain in teeth, decay etc. During your dental visit mention to the dentist the trimester you are in and the drugs which you are taking on a daily basis. There are also certain medicines likes tetracycline etc which are to be not given during pregnancy. X-rays are generally avoided during pregnancy but incase they need to be taken special care has to be monitored. Treatments like full mouth cleaning and fillings can be easily performed. In case root canal treatment or extraction is required, it can be performed under special care and the safest time for this is the 2nd trimester. III] Dental care post-pregnancy: Due to improper oral care and deranged sleep pattern during this time yellowness of teeth, enhanced plaque deposition, bleeding gums, increase in progression of decay etc. is commonly seen. Such dental problems should be attended as early as possible. Many recent studies have also proved that bacteria responsible for tooth decay can spread from the mother to the infant. Thus to avoid dental decay in babies, the mothers have to be treated timely.