Toothache during Pregnancy

@PapaBits (622)
Philippines
March 29, 2016 8:07am CST
So my wife is 2 months pregnant and she's suffering from a very painful toothache. Is it safe to let the dentist remove it? I mean will the medicine harm the baby? Help!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Consult her ob-gyne doctor first to have some clearance for it because some medicines could pose some dangers to the baby.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Thats what im worried about. We will do that as soon as possible.
@bobbyjoe143 (1287)
29 Mar 16
I had to use the dentist while pregnant, and my dentist would not use any anesthesia on me while pregnant, so could only do very basic stuff (certainly not an extraction). Every dentist is different, but your wife might benefit at least from going to see her dentist to see what he or she says. I don't know if the anesthetic they use is definitely harmful to the unborn baby, I think they just like to be cautious and not take the chance.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
They say its safe after the first trimester but i dont want to take a risk.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
30 Mar 16
It'd be better to consult the dentist or any specialist. From what I remember, the first trimester and third trimester are not advisable to do anything with the teeth, as the medicine might harm the baby. You may also consult your wife's doctor, they might introduce a specialist to help. I was having really bad cough when I was pregnant with my second child. I couldn't take any cough medicine at all and I have tried those natural remedies but those didn't help at all and my coughing became worse, I checked with my doctor, and she advised me to look for another physician (I forgot about the speciality), and the medicine I took is safe for the baby, and it helped me to cure my cough in a short period. So, my advise is to look for the doctor. Can putting ice pack at the tooth help to reduce the pain at least a bit?
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
6 Apr 16
@PapaBits Yes, though ice doesn't cure, it might temporarily relieve some pain. How's it now? Is your wife getting better now?
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
@kaka135 She is. We havnt gone to the doctor yet, but shes fine now. I will let here see the dentist maybe after the first trimester.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
Ice does help for a short while. Thanks for the advice. We will have an appointment with or doctor as soon as possible.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
30 Mar 16
She would have to see the dentis first to see what is wrong with it. But yes in general it is scare theynisur need to know that she is pregnant so they can better take care of her and give her the correct medications, I don't see anything wrong with oral surgery while. Women is pregnant it's the same as if she would be put under for a c section.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
31 Mar 16
@PapaBits it depends on where you lie an the doctors you have. Over in the US you would be okay but they can start you in antibodics to help keep infection away till they are able to fix or remove the tooth.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@ShyBear88 The antibiotics is not safe for the baby.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
They told me to avoid the dentist during the first trimester. It will be harmful for the baby.
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
30 Mar 16
the dentist should know she is pregnant but usually anesthetics arent used for pregnant women because of the baby
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
Yes, anesthetics harms the baby.
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
29 Mar 16
Better consult the doctor.
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
29 Mar 16
@PapaBits That's the good way to go.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
True.
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
29 Mar 16
Get the tooth taken care of.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Will the medicine be safe for the baby?
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
29 Mar 16
I am not sure but I think its ok. I never pregnant before so I really not sure. Maybe you can consult a specialist and see how it goes. Good Luck.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Thanks.
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@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
30 Mar 16
Your obstetrician will refer you to the dentist
@vhpsandi (358)
• Mumbai, India
29 Mar 16
Dental procedures are not advised during pregnancy. But also having a tooth decay during this time is not good. I have RHD, and so did my mother. The doctor said it could happen only due to prolonged throat infections or tooth that was not taken care of in time. So I suggest don't take this lightly, consult with a dentist as soon as possible.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Should i not visit a specialist doctor first?