i have a bad tooth, that needs pulled but i am 24 weeks pregnant and dont wwant to go to the dentist, i owuld rather wait until after the baby is born to do it, has anyone had this same experience and everythig turn out ok??
2007-10-04 02:17:59 · 9 answers · asked by Victoria 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well if it is novacaine or xrays you are worried about the dentist should be able to tell you whether it would affect the baby which I doubt. 2nd the dentist can tell you after an isolated xray how long before it becomes such an issue as to whether or not you may need more than just a crown or extraction....and not a root canal. It is worth a quick exam to see what the dentist says. I made the mistake of waiting so long.....I needed 3 crowns. But I totally understand that you may be concerned not to mention the fact that being pregnant is tough enough let on the body. But at 24 weeks you have quite a ways to go, see the dentist he / she will advise you. Take care, congrats on your baby! :-)
2007-10-04 02:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by crownvic64 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was at the dentist on Monday and I'm 22 weeks pregnant, I told him that I was and he said that they just can't do x-rays but nothing else will harm the baby in any way. I also wanted to wait till after my baby was born but just thought I might not have time in the early weeks after his birth and I don't want to walk with that pain for so long.
2007-10-04 10:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by MOMMYtoJAKES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when I was pregnant...for what ever reason, with every kid I got a cavity....I personally opted to wait till after I gave birth...then a few days later went and got the teeth fixed...but it is going to vary depending on if it is causing you pain, or swollen..or abscessed...It may not be a bad idea just to get it looked at..,they don't have to do anything if it makes you uncomfortable.
2007-10-04 09:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to talk to your dentist!! If the tooth is rotted you could get a infection!! Have him/her check it out and see what needs to be done, if there is no pain and no way of infection maybe you can wait!!
2007-10-04 09:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Wendy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its not hurting u then no problem as u can wait till delivery and hence just one loung in u r mouth will keep the pain aways when it hurts instead of taking any medicine or a phank of garlic kept under the tooth will also help.
2007-10-04 09:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist a huge infected abscessed tooth could kill you and your baby.
2007-10-04 09:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a man, so I haven't had this done pregnant. I would go see the dentist and explain the situation. He can adjust medication to calm your fears.
If that sucker abscesses, it will be nasty and could spread infection.
2007-10-04 09:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Michael W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need any drugs to have this done. Just get it pulled it only hurts for a few seconds. If the tooth is rotten there are more dangers in keeping it in your mouth then getting it pulled. I say get it tugged.
2007-10-04 09:25:46 · answer #8 · answered by LC 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lets see you have infection in your tooth it spreds to your jaw gets into your bloodstream goes to your brain you have a stroke possibly die hummmmm --- how is this good for a baby???
it happend to a friend of mine he didnt die but he lost most of the use on his left side
get it fixed
2007-10-04 09:41:12 · answer #9 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋