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Can I go threw a dental treatment while being pregnant?
I’m on my 21 week of pregnancy, I probably need to go threw a root canal. That involves anesthesia, x-raying, maybe even infection- should I wait until the ed of my pregnancy?
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Answers (3) to: "Can I go threw a dental treatment while being pregnant?"
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According to Teratogen centers – there’s no problem at all. It was tested clinically and epidemiologically that it’s fine doing dental therapy threw all times of pregnancy. Even if it says panoramic x-ray. It’s not even near the level that can harm a fetus. And also the local anesthesia can’t harm it too.
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I think I will agree with melissa's answer. Dental treatment during pregnancy should be fine. Just mention that to your dentist so that he/she really is aware that you're in pregnancy.
Though the radiation can commonly be interpreted as something that will endanger the fetus, but the effect of radiation in pregnancy is quite low, and since it is all about your mouth and teeth, so we can assume that it doesn't affect your belly at all. A apron shield (will be placed in front of your belly) to prevent the radiation as minimal as possible.
important note: In case you already had x-ray procedure before you know that you're pregnant, don't worry.
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There is no need to be concerned.
The usual local anaesthetic (lidocaine with epinephrine) is quite OK. However, you shouldn't have the less commonly used prilocaine with felypressin as the felypressin has diuretic properties (makes you wee more than usual) and oxytocic properties (stimulates contraction). Even so, you would need a big dose to give trouble.
X-rays are fine. In fact, the latest UK and Australian guidelines don't recommend the need for lead aprons anymore, even in pregnant women, and the US is likely to follow suit. This is because modern X-ray units have minimal dosages that don't spread everywhere like old units. A lead apron would only be indicated in Xrays that were directed towards the abdomen (e.g. an occlusal vertex).
Get the tooth treated before you develop significant pain or an abscess, because you would then need painkillers and antibiotics
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