Oral Problems!

[gigi_b]

Im 37 weeks now... but around 32 weeks I got some of my molars filled because I have alot of cavities and wanted to vtake care of it ASAP. Now, for the past 1 1/2 months. .. I been experiencing alot of discomfort and pain. I told my dentist and he suggested that we finish the rest of my cavity filling after I give birth. Me and the dentist think im alil more sensitive because of my pregnancy. ... especially since my lil bean is sucking all the nutrients out of me. Any1 else experienced mouth pains and got better after giving birth?

[gigi_b]

Thanks. .. im on my way to the dentists as we speak. .  Im just very concerned!  I just cant stand the fact that this pregnancy has been  nutty.... ahhhhhhhh! If its not family problems , its another.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would advise you that you are your dentist are probably correct that the pregnancy is making you more sensitive and is causing you to metabolize medications differently.  Unless you will risk losing your teeth, or infection (which would be worse than fillings) there is probably not a rush to finish your dental work.
That might give your pocket book a chance to catch up too!
In the meantime, take good care of those teeth and gums.  There is some data that suggests that poor dentition could be related to preterm delivery.
Good luck!
Dr B

[Asevener]

I've been a dental assistant for 11 years and am having my 2nd child. Usually pregnancy doesn't have an affect on teeth sensitivity. It may just be that the fillings were large and deep and need more time to heal. If you had tooth colored fillings done those especially tend to be hot/cold sensitive the most.

My guess is that they were the "worst" off all the fillings you had since the dentist was willing to use anesthesia on you while pregnant in your 3rd trimester. I wouldn't worry too much about it. As long as the teeth don't begin to get worse and don't wake you up in the middle of the night the teeth will heal up on their own!