“Can I get a filling if I am pregnant?”
I am a 28 year old pregnant woman. I want to know if I can get a filling if I am pregnant?
11 Answers
Typically, you may be able to in the second trimester.
Answer is yes!!
Yes
Generally you can get fillings while pregnant. The issue is stress. If visiting the dentist stresses you out then the safe period is the second trimester.
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Absolutely. Most dentists recommend waiting till the second trimester unless it's an emergency.
Dr. Sassack
Dr. Sassack
Yes, you can get novocaine and a filling, but NOT a silver filling. Silver fillings cause a brief exposure to mercury, which can be bad for the baby.
Yes. Dental restorations can be placed at any time during pregnancy. The best time for treatment might be suggested as 2nd trimester of pregnancy for different reasons but all are acceptable. Some obstetricians suggest using local anesthetic with out epinephrine which is not uncommon in use. Even with epinephrine local dental anesthetic has been long standing proven safe for treatment of pregnant patients in our small doses used.
Yes, you can and you must get all fillings you need while you are pregnant.
When pregnant, try to avoid dental care in the first trimester, but urgent care poses minimal risk. I always use local anesthetic without epinephrine just to be safer.
The general rule of thumb is usually the middle trimester is best, but you still need your OBGYN to say it’s ok. If it isn’t an emergency sometimes I prefer to wait.
Hello,
The short answer to whether someone can get a filling if they are pregnant is yes; however, it does require some extra thought and work. Things to consider when a filling is needed during pregnancy is local anesthesia, radiographs (X-rays), anxiety, and any complications of the pregnancy. The first step that should be done is to inform your OB/GYN about the need for a filling and the dentist about your pregnancy. At this point, the OB/GYN will make some recommendation based on how complicated the pregnancy is going. Most of the time, with no complications, the OB/GYN will make these recommendation: 1) only treatment that can not wait until after delivery. This just means no elective dental treatment beside routine cleanings. This is something to keep in mind if it has been a difficult pregnancy so far, or if conception was difficult. Remember, in the end it is a tooth and not a baby. 2) Avoid dental X-rays if possible. If this is not possible use a double shield technique (2 lead vests). 3) Use local anesthesia without epinephrine in it. Other than this, the safest time during pregnancy for dental work is the second trimester. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
The short answer to whether someone can get a filling if they are pregnant is yes; however, it does require some extra thought and work. Things to consider when a filling is needed during pregnancy is local anesthesia, radiographs (X-rays), anxiety, and any complications of the pregnancy. The first step that should be done is to inform your OB/GYN about the need for a filling and the dentist about your pregnancy. At this point, the OB/GYN will make some recommendation based on how complicated the pregnancy is going. Most of the time, with no complications, the OB/GYN will make these recommendation: 1) only treatment that can not wait until after delivery. This just means no elective dental treatment beside routine cleanings. This is something to keep in mind if it has been a difficult pregnancy so far, or if conception was difficult. Remember, in the end it is a tooth and not a baby. 2) Avoid dental X-rays if possible. If this is not possible use a double shield technique (2 lead vests). 3) Use local anesthesia without epinephrine in it. Other than this, the safest time during pregnancy for dental work is the second trimester. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
