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Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

Re: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

The Bump Expert

Some moms-to-be think they can't get dental treatment during pregnancy, but that's not true. If you suspect you have a dental infection, you should see your dentist right away. That's because there seems to be a link between oral infections and the risk of preterm birth.

Especially with something as simple as a cavity, it will be easy to treat your dental infection without causing any harm to your baby. Many antibiotics are safe to take during pregnancy, and you can even get X-rays as long as your dentist covers your belly with an abdominal shield to protect the baby from potentially harmful radiation. Just be sure your dentist knows you're pregnant, and he'll be able to choose procedures and medications that will be safe for you and baby.

Ashley S. Roman, MD, ob-gyn and clinical assistant professor at New York University School of Medicine | June 16 , 2011 11:31 AM

Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

I was lucky to avoid any infections while pregnant especially the dental ones. My dentist from the Invisalign Oro Valley clinic taught me well about keeping my oral hygiene and caring for my teeth. The problem is that any antibiotics that you take when pregnant also end up in your baby's system. Be sure to let your dentist know that you are pregnant and this way he will be able to recommend the best treatment that won't endanger your baby.

JonahClint | September 23 , 2011 11:00 AM

Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

Consult with your doctor and visit a dentist. During pregnancy many health problems could occur. One should keep in touch with the doctor constantly. Treatment is now available for most diseases. For example one having yeast infection could now get healed as treatment for yeast infection is available now.

imwilliam | October 24 , 2011 8:14 AM

Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

A small dental infection had me eventually become addicted to painkillers. I finally went in a North Carolina rehab after a lot of fights with my family because I refused to believe it. My advice for everybody is to treat things when they occur and not wait, because it can turn into something much bigger and serious.

Darcy Kitchin | October 31 , 2011 10:56 AM

Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

Go to your dentist for check up. I think for maintaining good dental health we need to follow a good dental care routine. Also going to your dentist for regular check ups, is important as it means that your dental health would be in good condition. But for special requirements, visit nyc cosmetic dentists.

aman2u | December 06 , 2011 4:47 AM

Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

Even a small infection could cause a lot of pain. Dental problems are mostly taken lightly. But this is the wrong attitude. Whenever I face dental problem, I immediately contact my Tucson Dentist. I advise my friends to do so too. If you neglect your infection now, it might turn into something serious.

aman2u | December 15 , 2011 3:44 AM

Q&A: What's the best way to deal with a dental infection during pregnancy?

It doesn't help to post comments sayingto maintain your dental health and go in for routine check ups and you should be fine. Many people with dental problems have them because of genetics and it has little to do with brushing and flossing. On a question about dealing with a dental infection- give an answer that helps, don't brag about how well you took care of your teeth. I had a root canal and a crown placed on a molar about 1 year ago. At 14 weeks pregnant the tooth began throbbing. It hurt to bite on it and within a few days of the onset of pain I could feel a small knot high up in my gumline above the tooth. I have been in and out of the dentist a lot so I knew it was an abscess. My previous root canal had failed and the tooth was infected again. I was told that I could have another root canal done or extract the tooth. A second root canal has about a 50% chance of working. In the meantime, I was put on Clindamycin to treat the infection and buy me some time. It bought me about 6 days before I was up all night with the throbbing tooth. The next day I scheduled an appointment for extraction. It was done under local anesthetic and afterwards I was put on a second round of Clindamycin to help get rid of all the infection. Other than my wisdom teeth, this was the first molar I have had removed and I probably wouldn't have done it if I hadn't heard about how infection can lead to preterm labor. I also had an X-ray in the process and my stomach was shielded. Everything still seems to be going fine with the pregnancy and I have a doppler which I checked the heartbeat with before and after all procedures :)

tawnycody | April 28 , 2012 10:23 AM

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