Going to the dentist while pregnant
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Topic: Going to the dentist while pregnant
Posted By: angelzmummy
Subject: Going to the dentist while pregnant
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 2:55am
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Hello my fellow mums and dads,
Just had a question regarding going to the dentists while pregnant, I'm 25 weeks pregnant the 2nd time around, to a 2nd girl :), but am having so much pain from one of my molars that have chipped, and just want to get it removed because its robbing me off my sleep   so just wanted to know about anyone whose gone to the dentist while pregnant and what procedures we can get while pregnant etc etc...
Thanks in advance  -------------  
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 9:28am
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I went to the dentist just for a general check up and clean etc when I was 22wks.... they offered me local anaesthetic but I declined cause I was worried about the effect on bubs even tho they had told me it was safe (silly decision! It hurt! lol) They basically told me that it is safe to have local anaesthetic but best to get any procedures done in second trimester cause it' a bit more risky during first and third tri's. Don't know why tho. Sorry, not much help! -------------  
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 9:40am
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TheKelly was a dental assistant, if you PM her I'm sure she'll be able to help you. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: frankie
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 11:10am
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Hey there, I've just had a gum infection and had a few dentist visits. The dentist told me it was fine to have x-rays (as they put a special metal apron over you to prevent the radiation from reaching your baby) and anaesthetics are fine too, as it is just a local and affects that area only. I've googled and the same answer is on the net, so I'd be fairly confident that its okay. My dentist did say its best to get any treatment done in the 2nd trimester too.
Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 11:50am
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I had a wisdom tooth removed when I was 9 weeks pg and had local anaesthetic for that. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: angelzmummy
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 12:04pm
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thanks for all the information everyone, its been very helpful, I'll be going to the dentists tomorrow because the pain just getting really bad for me, so thanks again everybody!! :D -------------
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 5:53pm
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I had a filling done at about 16 weeks, and had an injection and they said it was safe. I didn't have any xrays done.
I think it's safe as long as the dentist is well aware of your condition. You can't really leave it if you're in pain so it's something you gota do. ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: fadeless
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 6:13pm
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I had a filling done at 26wks, he wouldnt x-ray it though. ------------- DD 9 ~ DD 8 ~ DS 7 ~ DS 5 ~ DS 2 ~ DS 14mths ~ DD 3mths |
Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 7:33pm
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I was a dental assistant for 6 years, we saw plenty of pregnant women at different stages of their pregnancies .
There are different local injections that are harmless for the baby , unfortunately , being pregnant myself , I can no longer remember the names but I can find them out easy enough if anyone needs to know . ------------- 
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 8:00pm
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I had to have a wisdom tooth removed when I was about 13 weeks pregnant. I was given a local. I did get told I would have to go back when I stop BF so I can get them all removed but will have to go under a general for that. Good luck, tooth pain is no fun at all. -------------  
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Posted By: shesmiles
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 10:26pm
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I had a tooth extracted last week - with local anaesthetic. No x-ray.. The tooth pain leading up to it was waaay worse than any pain post extraction and I manager fine with just a couple of panadol that night. Good luck. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 20 July 2010 at 10:51pm
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I had a lot of work done while I was pregnant, including having a tooth removed. I had it all done in the first and 2nd trimester as my dentist didnt like to do fillings during the 3rd. Although Im sure its not problem as long as you dont have x-rays. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: Snubbs
Date Posted: 21 July 2010 at 9:48pm
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Just a little info that might help:
1) Local anaesthetics are safe for all stages of pregnancy, as long as they dont exceed the max number of recommended cartridges, each diff brand/type of cartridge has its own limit, but a safe bet is between 4-6 cartridges for an average sized female 2) normal routine treatment is fine, in check-ups, definitely scale/clean/polish (very good for preventing or treating gum probs or infection although during pregnancy your gums are more tender and prone to bleeding due to hormones), fillings etc 3) extractions and rootcanal treatment are routinely done during ALL stages of pregnancy, it is SAFER to have treatment than NOT to have treatment and get get an infection/abscess which can lead to septicemia which can cause damage to the baby (rare though)! 4) despite what controversy xrays seem to cause, a set of small xrays or the big full mouth xray dentists take is about equivalent to the radiation you are exposed to in one hour in direct sunlight or an airplane flight from aucklan to wellington. The reason that dentist will NOT take an xray if your pregnant is because most pregnant mothers are paranoid about it , not because its unsafe. And the reason the dentist will always leave the room when taking the xray is because we take >50-100 xrays every week on average and so legally we r not supposed to be in the room whilst taking the xray, its an OSH thing :) Hope that helps you ladies out there! :) |
Posted By: angelzmummy
Date Posted: 21 July 2010 at 9:59pm
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hey everyone, well I am sooooo happy to say that I am now one tooth down, and pain free!!! Went in to the dentist this afternoon and was out in less than 20mins, it was starting to get infected which is why it was starting to get really painful!! So thank you everyone for all the great information. I know I can always count on my fellow parents for some awesome advice!!
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Posted By: shesmiles
Date Posted: 23 July 2010 at 11:16pm
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Yay! Glad it worked out so well. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: spanky77
Date Posted: 24 July 2010 at 9:39pm
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I'm glad this topic was posted, as I managed to avoid the dentist for about 5 years, and went along for a check up the day I conceived, oddly enough (didn't know at the time).
I was concerned, as I need a bit of work on my teeth and have some gum disease, but was really wary of stuff being harmful to the baba. To be honest, more about the level of stress I manage to work myself up into (main reason to avoid for 5 years) that isn't good for a baba either. I will definitely wait till 1st trimester is behind me and see how I'm feeling, am not thinking leaving it another year is a good idea? Snubbs, thanks for that post. Why would being in the 3rd trimester not be good for fillings (am I missing something obvious here?labour inducing?) |
Posted By: kazzam34
Date Posted: 27 July 2010 at 3:30pm
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I am also glad about this topic. I haven't been to the dentist for 2 years as too scared basically.
But I have been brave and made an appointment for Friday - I am going to be firm with them and ask them just to check my teeth and gums, and be honest with them that I am scared of the dentist. I want to make sure that I don't have gum disease as the baby book says that can sometimes cause pregnancy problems. My main terror is the machinery they use, even the cleaning equipment. If I need any work doing and it isn't urgent, then i will re-book and go back after the baby has been born. Kazzam |
Posted By: Alex266942
Date Posted: 28 April 2021 at 3:42pm
| In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with a pregnant woman going to the dentist. |