Dentist

Hi ladies,

I have a dentist appt. on tuesday to get a filling, I am 4 weeks preggers, won't have my 1st OB appt till Thursday, so am I able to get this filling, or should I wait?

I am going to call the Dentist today, but was wondering if you girls were told it OK or not by your OB?

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u could go just tell the dentist u are pregnant. they wont use epi and wont take xrays

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I would call your dentist and OB. There is no research that indicates dental work is harmful during pregnancy, but this is mainly because that study probably would not have too many volunteers! Same goes with many medications (the definition of a class C drug).

That being said, it is completely a personal preference on the part of your physician. A lot of doctors/dentists like to stay away from non emergency treatment in the first trimester. As a pregnant dentist myself, I will treat in the first tri with a note from the patient's OB. Fillings are really noninvasive, and if you can prevent needing a third trimester root canal and crown you are much better off! My husband actually refers over a lot of my patients, but once again, every doctor is different. I'm sure this is something the front desk at both offices would be able to answer.

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I'd just tell the dentist and see what they say. Mine wanted me to come in for two cleanings while pregnant because there is a higher likelihood for gum disease while PG (I only went once, though, since my appointment was scheduled around 5-6 months anyway).

In the past, I've had fillings done without any anesthesia or novocaine which I think they can do (although I'm no doctor). I don't think you'd be able to take any heavy pain killers, though, if you needed them after. Just tylenol.

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my dentist said no work til 2nd trimester...call before you go there

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Hmmm I called and they said it was fine, now I am nervous from the previous posts, maybe I will just say no novacane....