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Tooth ache at 22 weeks of pregnancy
Hi , I am at 22 weeks of pregnancy.
already filled cavity in one of the tooth is removed ( filled 5 years ago ) and small part of tooth also broken at that place a week ago .
Attached a pic .
I have little pain in that area now from yesterday . What kind of safest option I have that it will not affect my pregnancy or my unborn baby .please recommend.
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for now just for the pain you can have dolo 500mg... nothing required for now get it done after u deliver the baby.. the safest option
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Hi.. By seeing that pic I think the cavity is superficial which can be treated with filling, which is completely harmless. You can undoubtedly go for basic treatments like cleaning and filling during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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Visit a dentist, and inform Dr about your condition, with all safety measures Dr will treat you and you will be pain free.
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As the pain is not severe now and you are in the second trimester of pregnancy, it is the best time for you to go for basic treatments. If you avoid it now then it will be difficult for you in the coming days.
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Visit your dental surgeon
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It seems like a small decay.2nd trimester is comfortable for basic dental treatments.try to gargle after each meal to avoid food lodgement between ur teeth.if the pain is continuous then concern about dat.if the pain is not continuous n pain nly during chewing ,the dentist can do filling to avoid further spread of the decay..
During severe pain nly ,use Dolo500mg, otherwise no need.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
I suggest you meet a dentist and get a clinical evaluation. From the picture shared, it looks very small. But it could be deep inside. No major dental treatment can be done till you deliver.
Maintain a good oral hygiene and rinse your mouth thoroughly after every meal to avoid food from accumulating in the tooth cavity.
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
It is possible that the pain could have been due to food impaction in the area
Get yourself examined if the problem could be managed only by tooth filling or not
Else just don’t get an XRay done but an emergency treatment is not contraindicated in pregnancy
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can do dental treatment during 2nd trimester of pregnancy ask your gynecologist once
If it is superficial cavity then it can be restored
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
As you are in 2nd trimester of pregnancy, so dental treatment can be done.(On advice of Gynaecologist)
So,do visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (Do consult/take consent from your Gynaecologist before taking any treatment)
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