{"id":33,"date":"2020-07-08T21:53:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T21:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2020-07-29T21:53:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T21:53:14","slug":"dentist-murphy-dental-work-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/dentist-murphy-dental-work-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Dental Work Done While You\u2019re Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s understandable for expectant mothers to be concerned\nabout how dental work could affect their pregnancy. After all, this is a time\nof so much uncertainty and so many questions. You want to get the care you need\nbut ensuring that your baby is safe is a priority. Continue reading to learn\nmore from your\ndentist in Murphy<\/a> about how you can safely receive dental treatment while\nyou are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Regular Cleanings and Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting your teeth examined and cleaned during pregnancy isn\u2019t\njust safe. It is highly recommended! Because of the rise in hormone levels,\nmany pregnant women are likely to experience swollen, bleeding, and irritated\ngums. It\u2019s important to see your dentist to help avoid oral infections, like\ngum disease which has been linked to preterm birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Other Dental Procedures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental work like fillings and crowns should definitely be completed\neven if you\u2019re pregnant. You should do everything you can to prevent infections.\nEmergency dental procedures, like root canals and extractions are also\nnecessary.  When dental work is needed,\nyour dentist should administer the smallest amount of anesthesia possible to\nensure that you are comfortable. This helps to reduce the amount of stress on\nyou and your unborn baby. Local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, are safe to\nuse. If required for your procedure, your dentist may recommend a category B\nantibiotic to prevent or treat infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elective treatments, such as teeth whitening, and other\ncosmetic procedures should be postponed until after the birth of your child.\nEven though most of these treatments are fairly safe, it is best to avoid any\npossible risks that could affect your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should You Still Get Your X-Rays Done While Pregnant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American College of Radiology, no single\ndiagnostic X-ray has a radiation dose significant enough to cause adverse\neffects on an unborn child. The ADA and ACOG also consider dental X-rays to be\nsafe with appropriate shielding. That being said, if it is not for an emergency\nprocedure, routine X-rays can usually be postponed until after your child\u2019s birth\nif you elect to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Else Should You Know About Dental Treatment While Pregnant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n