Is it safe for me to get fillings done at the dentist when pregnant?

February 17, 2010 by admin · 5 Comments
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TTC #1 asked:

It is too soon to test, but I might be pregnant and definitely don’t want to jeopardize the baby in any way. Is it still safe to go to the dentist? Thanks!

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5 Responses to “Is it safe for me to get fillings done at the dentist when pregnant?”
  1. hendsbeex says:
    February 18, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    No. The anesthetics can harm your fetus if you are. Find out first. hendsbeex

  2. Mel ★ says:
    February 21, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    LOL!! What’s the dentist going to do!! I just wouldn’t have that gas stuff, but even thats probably harrmless

    you don’t need to take anestetics (can’t spell) to have fillings. Mel ★

  3. señorita bella says:
    February 24, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    nope sorta like getting x-rays no no señorita bella

  4. The Raenizzler says:
    February 25, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Yes, it’s actually encouraged to go to the dentist when pregnant as pregnancy can reek havoc on your teeth. Just avoid x-rays and bleaching. And if it’s anything that can wait till after, hold off. But if it’s an emergency, it’s ok to go.
    I had to have a molar pulled when I was about 4 months pregnant and the local anesthetic (Novacain) is harmless, but things like gas or sedatives are a no-no. And of course you can’t take any narcotics they prescribe you for pain (I had to only take Tylenol after having a molar pulled). The Raenizzler

  5. Due in 20 days w/ nmbr 1-a girl! says:
    February 27, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    I actually talked to my dentist about this when I was 20 or so weeks when I went in for my annual cleaning.

    Yes, you can see a dentist and have a filling. However, the only recommend having work done on your mouth in the second trimester. Nothing is completely proven, but they don’t want to potentially cause a miscarriage in the first trimester. In the third trimester, there is a chance it will put you into labor. As always, check with your ob first if you are pregnant because she or he may not recommend it.

    When you go, just let them know that you may be pregnant or are pregnant and they will take necessary precautions to protect the baby. Definitely, you cannot have x-rays done though. You are encouraged to continue going to the dentist while pregnant because hormones do strange things to your teeth.

    37w 1d pregnant with a precious baby girl! Due in 20 days w/ nmbr 1-a girl!

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