Check up/clean whilst pregnant

[Caz1971]

Hi all...

Tomorrow Im going to the dentist for a check up and a clean. I know that whilst brushing my teeth the gums bleed more than usual when pregnant.

I know that I can't have a filling or anything like this but to clean my teeth is it risky?

Will let my dentist know that I am pregnant too!


Thanks
Caz

[squidipa]

i would expect that the dentist would be professional enough to know weather its safe or not for a professional clean, they would be well trained. Just make sure you let them know your pregnant and how far along. just incase

i cant see why a scale and a polish would be harmful but i am not an obvious dentist hehe

[MantaRay]

Caz, a clean is fine. In fact it is recommended that you have a check up while pg so you are doing the right thing. Just make sure you do tell them you are pg and it will all be fine.

[Alan]

It is fine to have any dental work when pregnant including fillings/extractions if needed

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I've recently had work done on my teeth including a root canal and crown, i can't see any problem with having work done during pregnancy