Most often, a toothache begins at the most unexpected moment. To eliminate it, it is better to consult a doctor as soon as possible. But pregnant women are very worried about whether the treatment of the tooth will damage the baby.
Reasons to see a dentist
All people need to regularly visit the dentist in order to assess the condition of the oral cavity in time and, if necessary, cure the incipient caries.
If a pregnant woman has an increased sensitivity of her teeth, discomfort occurs when eating sour, sweet, cold or hot food - this is a serious reason for a visit to the doctor. It is necessary to consult a dentist and with bleeding or inflammation of the gums, while the gestational age is not important.
Any inflammation is a source of infection. In this case, intoxication of the whole organism occurs. Through the blood, the infection can reach the fetus. Therefore, the treatment of diseased teeth is a necessary and obligatory procedure during pregnancy.
Mom's inflamed tooth is a direct threat to the baby. When the baby is born, the woman will kiss him, while she can transmit infections to him.
Pregnant women fears about dental treatment
Many women are sure that the anesthesia used by dentists is very dangerous for the health of the unborn child. However, doctors use modern drugs at the lowest dosage. Therefore, their harm to the fetus is minimized. And it, of course, is much less than the harm and discomfort caused by an inflamed tooth.
The stress caused by pain is more harmful to the fetus than local anesthesia.
In addition, not all treatments require anesthesia. With superficial caries, when the nerve is not affected, it is quite possible to fill the tooth using local freezing in the form of a spray.
In some cases, an x-ray is necessary to treat a tooth. It also does not pose a threat to a pregnant woman. First, the radiation dose is minimal. Secondly, the radiation itself is point-like and is directed exclusively to the area of the tooth. Thirdly, a special apron protects the woman's belly and chest.
Removing teeth is a difficult and rather painful process. In addition, often such an intervention leads to an increase in body temperature and requires the use of antibiotics. Therefore, if it is possible to postpone the extraction of a tooth for later, then they try to protect pregnant women from such an operation.
Teeth whitening is contraindicated during pregnancy.
The most favorable time for dental treatment is the second trimester of pregnancy, i.e. 14-27 weeks. At the first stages of fetal development, all the necessary organs are laid, therefore, all medical interventions are undesirable.
There is an opinion that teeth deteriorate greatly during pregnancy and childbirth. This is not true. It is necessary to visit the dentist on time, include fruits, vegetables and dairy products in the daily diet, and take vitamins. Then such an important period as pregnancy will not remind of itself with damaged teeth in the future.
