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dentist???

Okay so on may the 3rd my dentist was telling me he wanted to pull my wisdom tooth out. My only concern is, if anything will harm my baby???
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I wasn't sure why the rush, but I usually end up having to get the laughing gas cuz I can't stand the dentist. My ob okayed vicoden so it must depend on your doc. It's up to you if you can do it then get it done. Good luck.
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Thanks :)
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Im in my third trimester and I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled last week and it took about 20 minutes. They use a different kind of novacaine and only a certain amount that is safer for pregnant women. The only other difference is normally u get vicodin for the pain after but tylenol with codeine is the only safe pain med for pregnancy. My ob sent me with a letter of approval for what I can take. It is completely safe to do while pregnant and also in the third trimester.
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Unless it's painful or infected it would be best to wait. It's important to maintain healthy teeth and gums during pregnancy... but I wouldn't do any unnecessary work or work that can be postponed.
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My dentist told me they will do it if I wasn't comfortable waiting. The reason they avoid 3rd trimester is because it is too uncomfortable for pregnant women to lay on their back that long. I decided to wait.
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Oh really? Dang it im already on my 3rd trimester.  Im 28 weeks. I probably should wait huh
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I have one that needs to be pulled but isn't bothering me so I decided to wait till after delivery to do it but my dentist said it just needs to be done before 3rd trimester.
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