toothache and pregnancy

[Skhona]

I am suffering from a severe toothache and am 11 weeks preggies with twins, so was just wondering is it safe to have it removed because I have heard horrible stories of m/c straight after a dentists visit, plz help....

[chelseyh]

Try clove oil on a piece of cotton. Stick it in the cavity and it dull the nerve. Either that or there is temporary filling stuff at walmart that I swear was sent straight from heaven lol.

[cnhauk]

I had a tooth extracted when I was about 8-9 weeks pregnant and I had a healthy baby girl. Just make sure they take extra precautions when x-raying your mouth. Maybe he's saying not now because they wouldn't be able to numb you properly with just Novocain and they'd have to knock you out?

[Skhona]

Thanks ladies will try another dentist who specialises in these matters!

[cocobella20]

I had a wisdom tooth removed at 11weeks, i was scared that the numbing shots were going to affect baby. But im 16w now and babys fine, ive been seeing my dentist alot since i reached my second trimester, they usually make sure to take extra care with pregnant ladies :). Try rinsing with warm salt water, helps out a little. But i would also get a second opinion from another dentist if the pain is too severe, that cant b good for baby either if your in pain..

[zoey010513]

Maybe get a second opinion? i had an infected wisdom tooth removed when i was 12weeks. an infected tooth can lead to ablot of problems. but do what you think is safe for you and your babies. i know how bad the pain can be, mine kept me up in pain all.night sometimes.

[cassandraa]

There are dentist that specialize in pregnant women go to one of them u can use Google to search for one near you.studies show that unhealthy gums/teeth are not good for your baby

[mrs_akh]

Check out alternatives online. There are certain vitamins that help strengthen teeth, it will help while waiting :)

[Skhona]

Thanks ladies just been to the dentist and he says its too complicated as the hole is next to the nerve, so he cannot extract now only when am 5 months I guess I have to wait it out! Good luck on your pregnancies ladies!!

[Ginger077]

I agree, I also read that routine cleanings and preventative treatments are recommended and urgen things that cannot wait which your problem sounds this way should be addressed ASAP.
Congrats on the babies!

[having_twins]

See a dentist. It is very important to have good dental hygiene during pregnancy. You don't want your mouth to get infected. Good luck with those twins. Mine will be here any day.