thread: I've got a tooth abscess!

  1. December 4th, 2008, 03:42 PM #1
    Ange1979
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    Jun 2008
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    I've got a tooth abscess!

    Hi Everybody,

    Just found out from the dentist that I have a tooth abscess...and I'm almost 31 weeks pregnant.

    I read that infections can be dangerous to the baby - and that scares me big time - but the dentist said all will be okay.

    He said there will be no x-rays and everything will be pregnancy friendly.

    Am I overreacting?

    Has anybody else had this during pregnancy?
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  2. December 4th, 2008, 06:56 PM #2
    BabyButterfly
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    Sep 2007
    Blue Mountains, NSW
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    hi
    I wouldn't worry too much, the infection should be localised to the abcess. If they give you anibiotics, there are ones that are safe in pregnancy.
    I used to be a dental nurse, admittedly many years ago, back when the dinosaurs were still alive, lol, but if an xray was needed in an emergency, then the pregnant lady could wear a lead apron, don't know what they do now.
    Take care, hope it gets better soon.
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  3. December 4th, 2008, 07:31 PM #3
    Ange1979
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    Jun 2008
    37

    hi
    I wouldn't worry too much, the infection should be localised to the abcess. If they give you anibiotics, there are ones that are safe in pregnancy.
    I used to be a dental nurse, admittedly many years ago, back when the dinosaurs were still alive, lol, but if an xray was needed in an emergency, then the pregnant lady could wear a lead apron, don't know what they do now.
    Take care, hope it gets better soon.
    Hi Tracey!

    Thank you so much for your response! I am feeling much calmer and more relaxed now.

    The dentist isn't giving me oral antibiotics - he said they're a bit riskier. Instead, he is actually putting antibiotic into the tooth itself to tackle the infection head on.

    Also, he said he is not doing any x-rays at all because I'm pregnant.

    And he assures me that both baby and myself will be just fine.

    I'm guessing what will happen is that they will do this - what sounds like the first stage of root canal treatment - and then once baby is born, I'll complete the root canal treatment.

    I think he's just taking care of the infection first and foremost, and that will see me through beyond the birth of my baby.

    I'm happy with that. I just want the infection taken care of.

    Cheers,
    Ange
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