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Tooth ache during pregnancy
Hi, I am 13 weeks pregnant and having severe pain in the upper molar teeth.Doctor has suggested xray followed by RCT .Will it affects the baby?
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I suggest you to please avoid RCT this time because first trimester is a vulnerable time for child to suffer from any complications .for further
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No go ahead with treatment
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You can go for RCT but strict precautions have to be during x-ray exposure and some medicines have to be avoided.
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Hello. You can get your root canal done in the second trimester of pregnancy (4th-6th month)
Avoid self medications.
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Lukewarm salt water rinse will provide temporary relief.
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Hi you can safely get root canal treatment done during second trimester (week 13 to 26) of your pregnancy.
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Do not undergo any medication without doctor's advice and RCT is safe to undergo during pregnancy.
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Dr. Surabhi Agrahari
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Lucknow
/ second trimester safe
Lead apron to be worn during x rays
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Dr. Sakshi
Pediatric Dentist
6 yrs exp
Meerut
Root canal treatment in second trimester (13-26week) is safe. Avoid self-medication
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Visit ur dentist
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Dr. R. Sharumathi
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi.. On the intial stage of pregnancy rct is not suggestive and certain pain killer can be taken under ur physician guidence.
U can go for rct treatment during ur second trimester of pregnancy
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have soft diet and warm saline gargle
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