If you are pregnant and need a tooth filling, do not hesitate to take an appointment with your dentist notifying him/her that you are pregnant. Ignore the widely spread misconception that you should not have dental treatment during pregnancy because it could harm the fetus.
Oct 02, 2012 · Hi, when I was pregnant my filling fell out and they gave me a temp filling. The dentist gave me an injection to numb my mouth when she put the temp one in but I now need to go back and get a proper filling.
You can, I had an old filling replaced last week at 22weeks. But check with the dentist and doctor first for any requirements. The first appt I scheduled was a cleaning and they wouldn’t touch me until my OBGYN faxed over written instructions for my care.
If you are pregnant and need a tooth filling, do not hesitate to take an appointment with your dentist notifying him/her that you are pregnant. Ignore the widely spread misconception that you should not have dental treatment during pregnancy because it could harm the fetus.
Oct 02, 2012 · I had a filling while pregnant. My dentist said that some people believe it can harm the baby and that some say it doesn’t and left it up to me to decided about anesthetic. I choose not to have it.
Dental technicians will provide you with a lead apron to shield your abdomen and protect your unborn baby. Local anesthesia will not harm the fetus. If you have concerns about the use of silver amalgam for fillings, ask your dentist about alternate materials such as composite or porcelain.
You can, I had an old filling replaced last week at 22weeks. But check with the dentist and doctor first for any requirements. The first appt I scheduled was a cleaning and they wouldn’t touch me until my OBGYN faxed over written instructions for my care.
Just like many of you, I am having a terrible time figuring out if dental work is safe during pregnancy. I am 12 weeks along and I have a horrible abcess tooth. It is extremely painful and swollen, but my dentist is very paranoid about working on me while pregnant.
Dental treatment can be done at any time during pregnancy. However, the best time to perform elective dental treatment during pregnancy is in the second trimester, weeks 14 through 20. By this time, the development of the fetal organs is complete and the risk of side effects is lower.