Impact of delivery mode on oral health

Abstract

The route of delivery influences the gut microbiota and the development of the immune system. At the moment of birth, cesarean section infants have a lower diversity of bacteria when compared to naturally born infants. The delivery mode does influence the oral cavity colonization of infants, but there is no relevant association with dental caries.

Keywords

• delivery mode
• cesarean
• vaginal pregnancy
• oral health
• caries
• microbioma