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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?
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 :)