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blustar214
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29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
I am 29 weeks and scheduled for my semi-annual dental cleaning tomorrow. I went right before I got pregnant in September.
I didn't think anything of it, but my parents think I should postpone, something about bacteria being released into your bloodstream during routine cleanings.
Has anyone asked their ob about this? Is it safe to get a cleaning in the third trimester? Should I just postpone? I don't think I have any problems, nothing hurts or anything. Now I am concerned!!
UPDATE
Thanks everyone! Since I'm in my 3rd Trimester I was too freaked out, so I canceled. Seeing my OB on Friday, so I will ask then, but I feel like since I went just before getting pregnant it's safe to wait until after I give birth.
Message edited 4/11/2011 9:52:00 AM.
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summerwind
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
My OB said it was safe. I went at 19 weeks. My dentist actually asked me to get a note from my doctor saying it was ok. Definitly ask your OB if you are concerned. Also let you dentist know youre pg, they may want a letter from you Dr.
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LMFitz
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
Yep. Most docs actually say it's advisable to have a cleaning during the pregnancy.
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| Posted 4/9/11 7:55 AM |
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whoababy11
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
yes, ive heard dental health and hygiene is especially important during pregnancy.
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| Posted 4/9/11 7:59 AM |
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
I got a cleaning at 19w and it is really important that you go and get cleanings regularly while pregnant. I will warn you that your teeth will be much more sensitive. The dentist had to be extra gentle since she wouldnt use anything to numb my gums.
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| Posted 4/9/11 9:17 AM |
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MyImmortal
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
My old dr. told me that I should make sure to go but wait until after my first tri, and I was due for an appointment like the week after we got pregnant, so I put it off, and have been so busy that I've kept putting it off, and probably will until after the baby is born, because I feel a little leery about the bacteria issue too, and I do brush and floss very well so I think another 3 months really won't be a big deal. Whatever you feel comfortable with is the right decision for you.
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| Posted 4/9/11 10:29 AM |
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Erica
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
I have bad gums and go 4x a year - I've been once this pregnancy and will go again (I spaced it out 4 months instead of 3) before baby is born.
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| Posted 4/9/11 5:42 PM |
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blustar214
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
bump for update
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| Posted 4/11/11 9:31 AM |
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
Yes it is safe. I've asked my ob several times and they encourage dental health. Ive even had dental work done this pregnancy!
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| Posted 4/11/11 9:40 AM |
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JenMarie
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
Dental hygiene is very important during pregnancy. It's safe to have a cleaning done. I even had a cavity filled sometime around the end of the 1st tri / beginning of the 2nd tri. My OB said it was fine.
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| Posted 4/11/11 9:49 AM |
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
I had a cleaning last week, and I have another scheduled for three weeks before baby is born....my OB hasn't said it isn't allowed....just no xrays or novacaine, etc.
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| Posted 4/11/11 10:11 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
Cleanings are very important when pregnant-I went for one in my first trimester and have another one in a few more months.
I wouldn't get xrays and would ask my ob before getting any fillings, etc but the cleaning itself is important.
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| Posted 4/11/11 10:49 AM |
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
Yes, it is safe. I actually needed dental work as well (both in my 3rd tri) and my dentist called the OB to get clearance for what they were planning to use.
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| Posted 4/11/11 11:46 AM |
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Lisagail55
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Re: 29 weeks and scheduled for a dental cleaning - is this ok?
I just went for a cleaning last week at 19 weeks --- my dentist said ideally he would love for me to come once a trimester, but insurance doesn't cover that so nevermind that.
Oh and I got the great news of 5 visible cavities and pregnancy gingivitis! 
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