Can you get a filling in your teeth while pregnant?
Table of Contents
- 1 Can you get a filling in your teeth while pregnant?
- 2 Is dental anesthesia safe during early pregnancy?
- 3 Can cavity harm my unborn baby?
- 4 Are white fillings safe during pregnancy?
- 5 Do I have to tell my dentist Im pregnant?
- 6 Can a cavity cause a miscarriage?
- 7 Can a tooth infection cause a miscarriage?
Can you get a filling in your teeth while pregnant?
If you’re pregnant and need a filling, root canal or tooth pulled, one thing you don’t have to worry about is the safety of the numbing medications your dentist may use during the procedure. They are, in fact, safe for both you and your baby.
Is dental anesthesia safe during early pregnancy?
Preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental treatment is safe throughout pregnancy. Local anesthetics with epinephrine (e.g., bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine) may be used during pregnancy.
What happens if you get dental work while pregnant?
Dental work while pregnant, such as cavity fillings and crowns, should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. If dental work is done during pregnancy, the second trimester is ideal. Once you reach the third trimester, it may be very difficult to lie on your back for an extended period of time.
Can cavity harm my unborn baby?
Cavities (also called tooth decay or caries). You can pass the bacteria that causes cavities to your baby during pregnancy and after birth. This can cause problems for your baby’s teeth later in life.
Are white fillings safe during pregnancy?
Conclusions. In this study, women who reported white fillings placed during pregnancy had no increased risk for adverse birth outcomes compared with women who did not consult a dentist during pregnancy.
Which trimester is safe for dental treatment?
However, the best time to perform elective dental treatment during pregnancy is in the second trimester, weeks 14 through 20.
Do I have to tell my dentist Im pregnant?
Tell your dentist (and doctor) if you are pregnant. Routine dental care can be done any time during pregnancy. Any urgent procedure can be done, as well. All elective dental procedures, however, should be postponed until after the delivery.
Can a cavity cause a miscarriage?
Brief Summary: Oral infections can trigger the production of pro-inflammatory mediators that may be risk factors for miscarriage.
Can dental work cause miscarriage?
In our opinion, there is no increased risk for miscarriage with dental care and we don’t recommend delaying needed treatment. If major dental work or elective orthodontics is planned, patients might wish to consider waiting until after delivery. This is our general recommendation with most medical procedures.