Is it safe to have tooth extraction and fillings during pregnancy?
In which months can tooth extraction and tooth filling be done during pregnancy?
Problems that may arise during pregnancy can be prevented by the dentist's control before pregnancy, the prediction of the problems in the mouth by the doctor and the realization of their treatment. Thus, this period can be overcome without any problems related to oral and dental health.
• The sudden increase in hormone levels increases the tendency to gingivitis. If the plaque accumulated on the teeth and gums cannot be cleaned sufficiently, gingivitis (swelling, bleeding, redness of the gums), pregnancy tumor in the gums can easily develop. Pregnant women with severe gingival conditions that were not treated before pregnancy are at risk of having a preterm or low-birth-weight baby. For this reason, it is important to have a good oral hygiene routine and gum treatments before pregnancy.
• Vomiting, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, can create an acidic environment in the mouth and cause abrasions, sensitivities and cavities in the teeth. In particular, brushing the teeth immediately after vomiting can increase the wear on the tooth surface. Therefore, after vomiting, the mouth should be rinsed with plenty of water and the teeth should be brushed after half an hour.
• During pregnancy, saliva may show more acidic properties. This makes the teeth more prone to decay.
• Expectant mothers with bleeding gums and sensitivity problems in their teeth may avoid brushing their teeth. In cases where oral hygiene is not adequately provided, gum diseases and caries may develop.
Major treatments should be avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy, and treatments should be postponed to take place within the 2nd trimester. Tooth extraction, filling and root canal treatment can be done during pregnancy. However, in emergencies, treatment can be planned by consulting the physician who monitors the pregnancy in the 1st and 3rd trimesters. The best dental clinic in Istanbul, Caretta Clinic, has experience to give treatments like durable dental implants to pregnant patients.
Unconscious drug use should be avoided during pregnancy. However, although there is a misconception that every antibiotic used causes staining on the baby's teeth, the antibiotic group that causes discoloration is "tetracyclines". There is no scientific data that antibiotics, penicillin and its derivatives used outside this group harm teeth. However, before any kind of medication to be used, the physician who monitors the pregnancy should be consulted.
Don't forget to read our article Dental Care Tips for Mothers.
