Dental Work During Pregnancy

If you are expecting or have questions about dental care and safety issues during pregnancy then we have the answers for you. Pregnancy is a delicate time period and there are certain measures we take to ensure your safety. There are obvious restrictions such no smoking or drinking but how does dental health relate? Should you wait or is it safe to have dental work during pregnancy?

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According to the American Pregnancy Association, annual check up exams and preventive cleaning appointments are safe and highly recommended during your pregnancy. During your pregnancy, hormone levels rise and cause your gums to bleed or become more irritated. This is compounded by food caught between the teeth. By following a preventive routine during your pregnancy, you can avoid infections and gum disease. We highly recommend visiting every three to four months during your pregnancy for cleaning appointments.

Dental work while pregnant, such as cavity fillings and crowns, should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. If dental work is performed during pregnancy, the second trimester is ideal. Once you reach the third trimester, it may be very difficult to lie on your back for an extended period of time. If you are able to postpone such procedures until after birth, it would be best. Sometimes waiting would cause too much infection or pain so we do not recommend waiting for such procedures as extractions or root canals which are again safe to be performed if needed.

Elective or cosmetic procedures such as tooth whitening can however wait until after birth to minimize any exposure to you and the health of your developing baby.

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You can call us at 905-697-1118 to speak with us about your questions and concerns about pregnancy and dental work. At West Bowmanville Family Dental, we can help to ease your mind and provide you with clear answers about what’s safe and what’s not during your pregnancy.

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