Medicaid.

[CuteBabyBump]

For you who have Medicaid, do you use this time to take advantage of other Dr's visits like the dentist, etc.. I only ask because ppl tell me take advantage of it right now that you have insurance. Right now i have a wisdom tooth that needs to be pulled out. I get scared because from time to time it gets infected and Im 21 weeks. Im worried how its affecting my baby when that happens. Any other Dr's offices you ladies take a visit to?

[Leximama93]

My friend has an infected tooth wwhile she was pregnant and she had to wait until she had her baby because they told her it wasn't safe to do

[baby_9_3_2013]

Medicaid doesn't cover all dental things, because some can endanger the baby(send your body into premature labor and stress), but fillings I know are okay to get but I don't think you can have like wisdom teeth pulled cause they would have to put you on drugs to numb the pain and most are bad for the baby but it wouldn't hurt to call your case worker and ask.

[CuteBabyBump]

When I asked if a root canal can be done on me everyone has said no ! & look at me like that was a dumb question to ask. I guess its not common here idk. Going to the dentist next week

[breccans_mommy]

Absolutely! If you don't get it taken care of the infection can move to your blood stream and you could die, seriously. My friend just kept putting it off and she got sick and went into shock, she bounced back but your immune system is not as good when your prego so you have an even higher risk!

[4thonecoming]

My medicaid covers dental including root canals

[kmommy2b]

Id say of its something that needs to be taken care of do it.. that is what medicaid is for

[panderson]

I need a root canal too though but Medicaid does not cover them. Just fillings,cleanings, and non surgical extractions

[panderson]

I have had five fillings while pregnant. All covered by Medicaid! It's Bern such a blessing

[JessMarshall]

It generally covers extractions and certain fillings. I had to have a wisdom tooth pulled at 23 weeks and I am on medicaid. Your dentist might ask for a letter from your doctor saying it is ok for them to preform the procedure and what medications and anesthetics they can use.

[heatherr322]

I didnt think medicaid covered dental... Does it?

[CuteBabyBump]

I'll call my wic office today & find out if they have a place too. Im really worried now. I've been putting it off. Thank you!

[myost8315]

You may need antibiotics before they pull the tooth, so just make sure they know you're pregnant. The Wic office here in Duval county, Jacksonville Florida, has a special dental place for when you're pregnant.

[CuteBabyBump]

Do you know if it is safe to do any dental work while pregnant ? 5 months ago they told me I needed a root canal. Im sure that is still what I need due to an abcess on my tooth.  

[CuteBabyBump]

Really? I didn't know that. Ok yea today Im going to make an appointment for tomorrow then. Back to work today!

[MySanai13]

I would go to the dentist because some mouth problems lead to premature birth