I have quite a few cavities that I need to get filled, and I'm 5 months pregnant. I got two filled the other day, and the dentist told me that nothing they gave me would affect the baby. I called my doctor a few days later just to make sure, and they said it was fine but that it's best to wait until after I have the baby to do it if at all possible. But she repeatedly told me that if my teeth were bothering me I should go ahead and do it. So then I researched it a little online and found that the epinephrine that is combined with the local anesthesia can cause minor birth defects. Should I wait? As far as my insurance goes, it would be much better for me to get it done this year, but my baby's not due until Dec. 24. Do dentists ever offer to give local anesthesia without epinephrine? And what are the "minor" birth defects that it can cause?
2007-08-11 14:23:43 · 6 answers · asked by Shawna Q 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Also - will the cavity fillings hurt a lot more without the epinephrine?
2007-08-11 17:53:31 · update #1
As long as you are out of the first trimester you should be just fine. And yes, there are anesthetics without epi. They do not get you as profoundly numb and do not keep you numb as long, but they are definitely an option. If you are out of the 1st trimester and the dentist is aware of the situation and confident I would not worry about it.
2007-08-11 15:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by dog mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe you can. Babies pull calcium from our bones and we usually feel it in our teeth. When you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, they first want to give you an x-ray to get a look at the tooth and thats a no no for us pregnant women. Plus, they also want to numb you up and we're not supposed to have any type of anesthesia (novacaine) while pregnant. Try tylenol or ask your dentist what you can have.
2016-05-20 01:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the birth defects.Minor or not,I wouldn't risk finding that out.I think you should wait until your precious bundle is delivered safe and sound.That is way more important than insurance.
2007-08-11 14:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by Trisha O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SHAWNA, JUST ASK THE DENTIST TO GIVE YOU ANESTHETIC W/O EPINEPHRINE. THIS SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM AT ALL. THERE ARE ANESTHETICS W/O THIS VASOCONSTRICTOR FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS.
2007-08-11 15:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If pregnant, you should always consult with your OBGYN before proceeding with any dental work.
2007-08-11 14:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by Heather N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its fine. get ur teeth done first.
2007-08-11 14:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by bottlecapgrrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋