http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/09/10/gum-disease-part-two.aspxPregnant women who suffer from dental disease have an increased risk of premature birth. However, treating severe gum disease with scaling and root care can reduce premature births by 84 percent, according to a study. Adding an antibiotic along with scalingenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)