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I have a dental appointment tomorrow and I know they may try to give me an x-ray. I'm 16 weeks now and this is my first pregnancy. I went to the dentist earlier this year and they didn't want to do an x-ray because I was in my 1st trimester. Is it really safe to have one done now?
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I had one dental xray at 14 weeks and that was okay. Had a filling at 20 weeks and he said I needed more xrays but he didnt carry them out and said I have to have them after baby is born because its too risky.
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Some denist offices have the xray cover for pregnant women. I just put my hands on my stomach when I had to wear that cover during 1st trimester.
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I've had xrays done..As long as you're wearing protection and it's not directly on your belly, you're fine.  
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Thanks so much! My OB said the baby should be fine but i just needed another moms opinion.
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My dentist wouldn't do it either. They told me that they're not going to do one until after I have the baby. An I'm 31weeks.
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I was at the dentist this morning. Im in my 3rd trimester. The first is the most critical which is y they dont want to do the x-ray. My ob authorized it just make sure ur wearing the lead apron.
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