Dental work during the first trimester.
Emergency dental work first trimester.
1 reason why americans don t get regular dental care.
However the best time to perform elective dental treatment during pregnancy is in the second trimester weeks 14 through 20.
If you go to the dentist during your first trimester tell your dentist that you re pregnant and have only a checkup and routine cleaning.
Dentists can charge 200 or more for a routine cleaning and exam.
The first trimester of your pregnancy the first 13 weeks is the time in which most of the baby s major organs develop.
Cost is the no.
Maintain healthy circulation by keeping your legs uncrossed while you sit in the dentist s chair.
Elective procedures should be postponed until after the delivery.
Simple scaling and prophylaxis may be accomplished but no elective treatment should be started.
Filling cavities can cost several hundred.
If you need to have additional dental work done the second trimester is the best time.
Dental treatment can be done at any time during pregnancy.
Since the first trimester is the most vulnerable time for the baby most women might decide to skip the dentist to lower any risks.
For emergency dental treatment during pregnancy proper radiograph.
Modifications of dental treatment.
Only preventive dental care is permissible during pregnancy first trimester.
Simple scaling and cleaning is a part of dental work while pregnant first trimester.
Elective treatment is not advised during pregnancy.
A doctor will only treat you for plaque control or oral hygiene.
There is no risk in getting a routine cleaning and dental exam while you are pregnant.
Only emergency dental needs should be considered during this trimester.
It is a good idea to do this as well as to visit the dentist every six months.
Oral health care including having dental radiographs taken and being given local anesthesia is safe at any point during pregnancy.
But if you have a dental emergency or a severe non specific pain x rays could still be needed to help your dentist plan your treatment effectively.
Take a pillow to help keep you and the baby more comfortable.
If possible postpone any major dental work until after the first trimester.
Studies published in the journal of the american dental association show that local anesthetics have no effect on the fetus.
1 2 further the american dental association and the american congress formerly college of obstetricians and gynecologists agree that emergency treatments such as extractions root canals or restorations can be safely performed during pregnancy and that.
Although x rays are safe your dentist may still recommend avoiding them during the first trimester if you re only having a routine check up.
Talk to your dentist about pain medication local anesthesia and or x rays if needed.
