Pregnant and Need to Have a Tooth Pulled

I had tooth pain with my back teeth when was preg and had to get a letter from my doctor saying it ok for the dentist to do the work before he would even touch me. He gave a very low dose anistia and they cover your stomach with a very thick sheild so the x-rays don't harm the baby. My lil monster is 8 months old now and he's just fine. Oh yea if u have more than one tooth that needs to be pull he or she probably want pull them all in the same day maybe 2 weeks later. They dentist really know how to protect your fetus. So don't be scared its a peace of cake.

I totally understand how you feel, but do get your teeth fixed!

When I was younger my father was supposed to pay child support, medical, and dental on my sibs and me, but he never did. Now I have lots of dental work needed and I put it off like you have.

Through my first pregnancy I hurt constantly and had a VERY BAD abcess. My oldest now has no enamel on her back teeth due to the constant high fever I had while they were developing en utero! She and I are so lucky that this is the only issue! (You have a very high chance of going into preterm labor, fortunately I did not...she was actually late). I had a root canal when the baby was 3 months old.

Nowadays the x-rays at most dentists are digital so you're only getting 30% of the x-ray and they cover you with a lead apron. Novacaine is a local anesthetic and will not touch the baby. Get as much dental work started ASAP! You and your baby will be healthier and happier for it!

I have only had regular cleanings, but my dentist has told me that the 2nd trimester is the HEALTHIEST trimester and that is the time she prefers to work on anyone during pregnancy

call your Dentist and talk to them. In the meantime for the pain-go to your pharmacy and get a small bottle of "Oil of Cloves" apply it to the painful area with a q-tip. It is natural and safe. It is just the oil from the seasoning called cloves like you put i pumpkin pie. It is a natural anasthetic. Hope I spelled that right. good luck

I'm sorry but you need a another dentist, any pain, infection is not good for you or the baby. That dentist shouldn't put if off (that was old school), now is more important that the mother stay healthy and out of pain for the good of the baby.

At home the only thing you can take is tylenol nothing else, but you can also call your obgy, maybe she can prescribe you something stronger and safe for the baby.

More info at:

American Dental Association- Pregnancy http://www.ada.org/public/topics/pregnancy_faq.asp

March of Dimes - Tooth pain (inmediate action)
http://search.marchofdimes.com/cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=...+

Pregnancy Recommendations
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/dentalwo...

Hope this help to you and all of us mothers while we going through pregnancy!

Hello, I had to have 2 molars pulled in my second trimester. Same issue always put myself last. I know , I've learned otherwise now. I had 2 very high risk pregnancies. I had to take pain meds daily the whole time with both. My babies turned out fine. Anyways, when I went in they gave me pain med, Valium ,& during the pulling of tooth quick laughing gas, then plain O2 after. I was in pain , won't lie, but it wasnt as bad as the tooth before. Good luck,& God bless.

Hello..I myself was very worried I had had 2 pregnancy losses so I was very worried about get my tooth pulled.I had dental work done at 13weeks just into my 2nd trimester.My dr gave me a note of what was ok to give me at the dentist for pain and numbing.I had no problems at all.I healed very well.They basically told me if I got an infection then I was at risk for pre-term labor and the infection could get into my blood.I decedided to take my chances and have the work done.All worked out fine.The dentist was very careful and I made sure everyone that came into contact with me at the office knew I was pregnant to avoid any mistakes with meds or ex rays.I am now 21 weeks along doing just fine.Hope this helps.Good luck

Yes - novocaine is a local anesthetic, doesn't touch the baby. They use a lead apron over the baby for x-rays, same thing. Suck it up and get your teeth fixed - inflammed gums have been linked to preterm labor, and an infected tooth can lead to a bone infection - both of which are very bad for the baby.

S.

I don't have experience, but my nurse told me at my last ob appointment that dental work is just fine. You might want to call and talk to a nurse at your ob's office just to make sure, or if there are any special things to consider, especially with any medications and xrays. I know you shouldn't have xrays, but I don't know if dental xrays are ok or not. My husband is going through the same thing with the horrible teeth pains! It's terrible, especially when you're limited on what you can take! Hope you feel better soon!