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karacg
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I think I have a cavity . . .
I did a lot of dental work before the IVF just to make sure my teeth were in GREAT shape -- and now I think I have a cavity. Does anyone know if you can take novacaine?? I am only 8 weeks so really nervous - but this tooth is killing me! ANyone have dental work done while pg?? TIA...
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
According to mr Dr. Novocain is OK, as is dental work, but she told me if I were nervous to wait until 2nd tri.
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| Posted 10/20/06 9:33 AM |
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Diane
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Call your dentist...he probably will work on your teeth now...I know in the second trimester is when they will NOT do anything
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| Posted 10/20/06 9:38 AM |
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Posted by Diane
Call your dentist...he probably will work on your teeth now...I know in the second trimester is when they will NOT do anything
Wow....that is weird that she told me to wait until the 2nd
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| Posted 10/20/06 9:41 AM |
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karacg
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
I called but his office is closed until Monday. I will see what both he and my OB say.
They are both really handsome, isn't that funny?? How lucky am I?? Not that it matters....but I usually don't mind seeing either of them, lol!
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| Posted 10/20/06 9:45 AM |
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Interesting post.
I went to the Dentist last week because one of my wisdom tooth flared up and they found a cavity.
She told me they would really like to hold off until the 2nd trimester.
PA also told me the same thing.
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| Posted 10/20/06 9:51 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Im having bad tooth aches too and was wondering the same thing.
bumping to see if anyoen else knew?
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| Posted 10/20/06 4:31 PM |
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Posted by dm24angel
Im having bad tooth aches too and was wondering the same thing.
bumping to see if anyoen else knew?
I know that something happens to the pH of saliva when PG & especially the gums or already affected areas can become enflamed.
I was actually supposed to get a RTC next week, which I of course cancelled for now, but I am rinsing with Peroxide mixed with my regular mouthwash. it definitely helped with the gum irritation.
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
I lost a filling two weeks into my pregnancy. Since I'd just had a ton of work done myself (ah, the memories!   ) I didn't do anything about it. When I went a few weeks later for a routine cleaning, I showed the hygenist, and she said that if it bothered me that we could take care of it, but I decided to wait till after the baby comes. But I didn't have any pain- that is what would have made me deal with it.
I'd think they'd want to take care of it now because you don't want infection in there.
ETA: a co-worker told me that dental problems were common in pregnancy- our teeth get weaker because the baby gets most of the calcium. Don't know if that's true but it makes sense.
Message edited 10/20/2006 4:36:55 PM.
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karacg
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Posted by MrsProfessor
ETA: a co-worker told me that dental problems were common in pregnancy- our teeth get weaker because the baby gets most of the calcium. Don't know if that's true but it makes sense.
Yes I read that - I am taking calcium supplements and floss religiously now. And I got a lot of work done before I did the IVF just for this reason. I am so pizzed...
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Re: I think I have a cavity . . .
Posted by MrsProfessor
I lost a filling two weeks into my pregnancy. Since I'd just had a ton of work done myself (ah, the memories! ) I didn't do anything about it. When I went a few weeks later for a routine cleaning, I showed the hygenist, and she said that if it bothered me that we could take care of it, but I decided to wait till after the baby comes. But I didn't have any pain- that is what would have made me deal with it.
I'd think they'd want to take care of it now because you don't want infection in there.
ETA: a co-worker told me that dental problems were common in pregnancy- our teeth get weaker because the baby gets most of the calcium. Don't know if that's true but it makes sense.
I am not sure if it is a loss of calcium, but I know it is a rise in acidity & your mouth becomes a hostile environment. Either way, dental issues are common during PG.
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