I think I have an abscess tooth. One of my teeth on the top row is broken and on the inside of the roof of my mouth (if you can follow that) is really swollen where the root of that tooth is. I have all of these white swollen squiggly lines around it also. It hurts so bad. I want to go to the dentist and have them look at it. What would they do since I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant. I don't think I can wait until after baby comes. This is excrutiating pain. Thanks in advance for your answers.
2007-05-21 16:40:03 · 7 answers · asked by thezookeeper 4 in Health ➔ Dental
HELLO,
SORRY FOR YOUR PREDICAMENT. SEE AN ORAL SURGEON AND HAVE IT REMOVED. IT CAN BE DONE EVEN AT38 WEEKS.
2007-05-21 16:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist ASAP. We usually like to do only elective dentistry in the 2nd trimester of a pregnancy, however emergencies can always be accomadated. Did you know that the decay in your tooth can spread to the rest of your body and make you sick or worse...spread to the fetus. You will need a letter of clearance from your OB/GYN first before any treatment can be done, so get that first or you'll be wasting your time and the dentist's.
2007-05-21 16:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jaclyn A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself to a dentist. Even if they can't work on it right away they will give you antibiotics to prevent you from having some very serious health issues from that abscessed tooth.
2007-05-21 16:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by deb 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to call your dentist. Everyone is different. Some will work on pregnant women and others won't. If he won't, he still might be able to give you some for the pain and/or recommend another dentist that would be willing to see you.
2007-05-21 16:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by snakekeeper27 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
more than likely they will give you antibiotics and wait until after the baby comes since your so close.
call your dentist and make an appointment. no need for tooth pain-
2007-05-21 16:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a dentist immediatly those can be very dangerous i had one and they said if you wait long enough the poisenous fluid can lead up to your brain so make sure you go to the dentist and at least get antibiotics till you have your baby
2007-05-21 18:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by wowww 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get it looked at as soon as possible. Mouth bacteria is some of the most dangerous and if it gets into your bloodstream it could be very serious. Please call your dentist first thing in the morning
2007-05-21 16:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by wyllow 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋