DENTAL TREATMENT AND PREGNANCY

DENTAL TREATMENT AND PREGNANCY

Dr Righardt van Huyssteen

Pregnancy and dental work questions are common for expecting moms. Preventive dental cleanings and annual exams during pregnancy are not only safe, but are recommended. The rise in hormone levels during pregnancy causes the gums to swell, bleed, and trap food causing increased irritation to your gums.

Preventive dental work while pregnant is essential to avoid oral infections such as gum disease, which has been linked to preterm birth.

Dental work while pregnant, such as cavity fillings and crowns, should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. If dental work is done during pregnancy, the second trimester is ideal. Once you reach the third trimester, it may be very difficult to lie on your back for an extended period of time.

The safest course of action is to postpone all unnecessary dental work until after the birth.

However, sometimes emergency dental work, such as a root canal or tooth extraction, is necessary. Elective treatments, such as teeth whitening and other cosmetic procedures, should be postponed until after the birth. It is best to avoid this dental work while pregnant and avoid exposing the developing baby to any risks, even if they are minimal.

DENTAL TREATMENT AND PREGNANCY

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Hermanus-based, Dr Righardt van Huyssteen is a dental practitioner with more than 15 years of dental experience. Added to the regular dental services he offers, are aesthetic and restorative dentistry services. Dr Righardt works closely with top specialists for more complicated procedures that need ...

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