Emergency Dental Work While Pregnant

Answer from yvonne butler tobah m d.

Emergency dental work while pregnant.

Dental work while pregnant such as cavity fillings and crowns should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. Most routine work poses no risks to you or your baby. Once you reach the third trimester it may be very difficult to lie on your back for an extended period of time. Major treatment such as prolonged cosmetic work or surgical procedures are generally best left until after pregnancy.

All elective dental procedures however should be postponed until after the delivery. Routine dental care can be done any time during pregnancy. In terms of dental work or treatment while pregnant. Keep in mind that if you have a dental infection or swelling you might need immediate treatment.

However the best time to perform elective dental treatment during pregnancy is in the second trimester weeks 14 through 20. If a filling is needed amalgam is usually not the filling material that us used.