Is this a bad idea. They will have to give me shots to numb me and stuff and chances are i am not pregnant yet since its been to short a time but I certainly cant wait until after...Should I just proceed as normal until I am in fact pergnant?
2007-02-19 00:59:03 · 12 answers · asked by zoey 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I had twenty cavities filled when I was pregnant. But let the dentist know you may be pregnant that will limit the amount of numing medication they give you. They also may do it in steps thats the way he did mine. I went in one month he did a few and it ended up taking three trips to get it all done. My baby was perfectly healthy and so is my mouth. If X rays need to be done they cant do them if you are pregnant so if you know you need xrays make sure you arent pregnant or call the office sometimes they have a special screen you can wear over your belly to protect a little growing baby!! Good Luck on TTC!!!
2007-02-19 02:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the type of dental work you need, I would suggest that you have it done now. If it is a normal cleaning it doesn't matter when you have it done, if it is more extensive I wouldn't put it off.
I am 31 weeks pregnant; and I have a filling that fell out, because of grinding my teeth (the tooth cracked). My dentist gave me two options: fix it after I have the baby or fix it now without a local anesthetic, because the anesthetic can cause pre-term labor.
I wish that I hadn't put off getting the work done that I knew I needed, because of the constant pain I now have. So, if you know for sure that you aren't pregnant I would get the work done now, and then proceed to conceive.
2007-02-19 02:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best and most accurate information that you will get will be from you dentist's office. You can also double check by talking to your OB/GYN. Call them and explain your situation. Also discuss the risks. Now may be the best time to get it done to avoid any additional dental work during your pregnancy. I would probably proceed as normal until my pregnancy is confirmed. But like I said, ask the experts. They know best. Good luck !!!
2007-02-19 01:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetie246 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to get dental work done before you are pregnant, but it is normally safe during pregnant. Normally I would say if you are trying to conceive you should act as if you are pregnant, but in this case I would discuss it with your dentist, there are things they can do to reduce the risks if you are pregnant.
Also you could just schedule the work to be done during your period and get a blood test done the day before the dental work.
2007-02-19 01:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got dental work done when I was ttc. They did have to numb me, which my OB said was fine. I got a letter from my OB to inform my dentist what was safe for me. They also had to do a few x-rays, so they put 2 lead vests on my for added protection. If you are getting this dental work done during your ovulation time, then it's best to call your OBGYN and ask them.
2007-02-19 01:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya...tell the surgeon you are planning to conceive as you may have an appointment at a time when you have fallen pregnant and mite not yet no it....this happened to me I had x-rays and was given an antibiotic called metronidazole which is not for expectant mothers my pregnancy resulted in miscarrige...am not blaming the x-rays or tablets but I bet it did not help.........he will not do x-rays and will use a different local anestetic on you...in our surgery we avoid amalgam fillings on pregnant ladies untill after the baby is born your surgeon may do this...........
2007-02-19 09:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by missdeedee75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shots won't hurt you but there will be x-rays. Just tell your dentist there is a possiblility you are pregnant and they will take extra percautions. Don't wait to have your dental work done.
2007-02-19 01:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by sally_little03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get the dental work done first.Some work cant be done when you are pregnant and you dont want to have to get it done right after the baby is born as yu will be too busy then.
2007-02-19 01:03:49 · answer #8 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your dentist...he can decide whether or not he can perform the work and if so, which method of numbing etc will be best. Doubt there will be any problem tho but inform him all the same.
2007-02-19 01:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a root canal when I was pg w/ my fourth child. I think I was about 4-5 months pg. Just tell the dentist that you might be pg, (if they're a good dentist, they'll ask if you could be). They will take the necessary precautions. Congrats to you, if you are!!!
2007-02-19 01:07:45 · answer #10 · answered by ksueditz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋