Dentist and pg? Yay or nay?

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, mods please feel free to move.

Ok so some people tell me it's ok to go to the dentist while PG others say it's a big NO.
With DD i had bad teeth but persevered but this time round i have had shocking tooth aches for the last week and i can't deal anymore.
Last night i took some panadol before bed and layed awake for over an hour til it kicked in, then was up again at 2 with sore teeth.
DD woke and i just couldn't bear it, by 4am she was awake again my teeth were killing, i took more panadol and waited another hour for it to kick in, it had started giving me a headache!

Can someone let me know the deal, will be checking for local dentists today to see if anyone can fit me in!
Also anyone know a good dentist in south Morang Area?

[Mildez]

I was 6-7months pregnant when I had two teeth pulled out. I had an absess and was on antibiotics and panadeine forte and nothing touched me. I couldn't have it removed until the absess was clearing but after a week they took it out. I wouldn't advise it if you didn't need to go (like for a check up etc) but if you have a tooth ache I would definately go. The drugs they use for any procedure is localised to that area (the mouth) and shouldn't be systemic (everywhere) well thats what I was told.
If there is a tooth problem I also wouldn't want to wait to have it treated as it might mean loosing that tooth later on or it been harder to fix.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Thanks heaps, booked an appt for 2:00pm tomorrow :-( i HATE dentists.. more the cost than anything else.
Told them i was PG and they didn't say anything so hopefully all is good, hopefully wont cost me an arm and a leg!

[Doing my best]

It is actually recomended that you go when pg, as pg hormones can cause gum problems.

Just make sure you also tell the receptionist when you turn up so it goes on your record, as well as the dentist seeing you..

The last few times I have been to the dentist, my PHI has covered everything except the Xrays (I went to a new dentist just before I fell pg with DS, so got the overhaul)..

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Yay atleast i know it's safe for my lil girl.
Don't have PHI so will cost me a bit... hmmmmmmm oh well

[Nai]

Yes it is a good idea to get it checked out while pregnant as you don't want to get blood poisoning from decay or abcesses. You just need to let them know beforehand.