Wisdom tooth coming in

Hi ladies,

I know lots of questions about dental work have been asked before but I wanted more feedback. My top right wisdom tooth is starting to come in...well it has been trying to come in since before I got preggo. However, I never did anything with it because it never bothered me. I am more aware of it now I guess because pregnancy causes your gums to be swollen and sensitive etc. I am not in pain but I am just feeling that it is trying to push thru with no room and I am aware of the tooth. I am 28 weeks and so nervous to have any dental procedure and just want to stick it out. However, I know I have to be careful about infection. I have been really concentrating on this area when I brush and have been using listerine line its my job. I called the dentist today and they told me to contact my obgyn about what is permitted by my practice. When I called my ob they said that have a strict policy and have a letter written up on dental procedures that they send directly to my dentist about what they allow and not allow etc. My question is, is it possible for a dentist to just take a look with no xray and tell me if it is infected or not? He already knows it needs to be removed. I know I WILL NOT have it removed until I give birth but if there are ways to keep it from getting infected I would like to obviously do that. Are there antibiotics we can take? Also, has anyone dealt with a wisdom tooth during pregnancy? Do wisdom teeth normally get infected if you leave them in? UGh please help!

Re: Wisdom tooth coming in

i don't know, honestly, but i just wanted to tell you i totally feel your pain
my top two are in (i had room for them) but one is jutting out on a diagonal and cutting the inside of my cheek. was supposed to have them out next month but... pg happened. have to wait and see if it can be done 2nd tri.
good luck.