I just found out i was pregnant and i formed an abscessed tooth and I have a fever running nose and if this is left untreated can it cause harm to my baby? Because it says that it is life threating....is this true what should i do?>
2006-06-22 23:40:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
abcess tooth can cause blood poisening very quickly and yes potential to harm fetus since you share blood supply. see dentist to have it lanced and get anti biotics if needed. be sure dentist knows about the pregnancy before he starts work so he can use appropriate meds.
2006-06-22 23:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by j_ardinger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An abscess is an infection. I had an abscess once, and the dr. told me to "swish" with really salty (as strong as I could stand) warm water. It clearer up in a few days. I don't think any infection should be left untreated. Go to your doctor for your sake and your baby's
2006-06-22 23:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by meagain2238 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Any infection, which is what an abcess is, could harm your baby. You need medical treatment. See a dentist, get antibiotics, but make sure the dentist knows that you are pregnant. Call 1-800-DENTIST to find one for you. Check it out on:
http://www.webmd.com
But take action NOW!!!
2006-06-22 23:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have'nt been to a dentist about this, you should go without delay. Bacterial infections can cause problems for your child. You need an appropriate antibiotic and things should go better for you. Best wishes on all turning out well.
2006-06-23 02:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any infection that you have in your blood can effect your baby. While pregnant, females are more prone to get infections in the mouth and everywhere else (we are doing it all for two!). If you have a primary doctor/dentist call or go see them, your fever is also not good for you or your baby.
2006-06-22 23:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh. Go to the dentist and get that tooth pulled or root-canaled or whatever he sees fit to do. Go to the doctor and get some anti-biotics. Good luck.
2006-06-22 23:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It can be very dangerous. You have to treat it now.
2006-06-23 06:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by bostonchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can cause spoteneous abortion worst case. best case is low birth weight. yeah....pretty serious. go get it fixed.
2006-06-23 02:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by tomh311 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋