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Tooth cavity and pregnancy

2023-04-18 16:24:45
Hello I m 5 weeks pregnant and I have cavities in my 2 teeth it's just tooth decay frm a long time untreated ...can I go to the dentist or pls suggest me how can I take care of it at home...will it bother my baby? Or cause any issue in the future in my pregnancy pls help m worried
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Go after 12 weeks

Answered2023-04-21 10:26:43

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Answered2023-04-18 16:25:36

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U should hv ideally got it treated before u embarked on this pregnancy Any infection can be a harbinger of preterm labour Infection definitely needs to be treated Connect with a dentist Any procedure needs to be put on hold till completion of first trimester

Answered2023-04-19 06:30:15

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Please go to a dentist for checkup. If there is any infective focus, it needs to be treated.If any surgical intervention required, should ideally be done in 2nd trimester.

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U can have a checkup with dentist and can have a mouth wash or any thing like that..after 12 weeks u can have required treatment either medication or extraction

Answered2023-04-18 16:50:31

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