“Can I be put to sleep for dental work while pregnant?”
I'm going to need a tooth extraction on my back molar, but I'm also pregnant and in my second trimester. Is it okay to be put under anesthesia while pregnant?
8 Answers
During pregnancy, general anesthesia should be avoid. Rec is local. General anesthesia will be given, it's no choice and is emergency in all pregnant women.
Anesthesia generally safe during the second trimester of pregnancy. There is some chance that the anesthetic agents have some long term effects on the developing brain especially if the general anesthesia lasts more than 3 hours. To avoid any adverse effect on the fetus I do not recommend general anesthesia for a tooth extraction. It can be done safely with local anesthesia.
An oral surgeon is the one who will best direct you regarding this concern.
The fact that you're pregnant CHANGES a lot for your treatment. We, dentists do not like to receive from a pregnant patient's doctor that we will do this and that. Many dentists feel upset with the presenting patients handing them a note that we shouldn't do this.give this. What one doctor decides this is what a dentist should do and the dentist who will do the work is two different things. The dentist who decides to do the work is placing his or her liability on the line.
If the treating dentist never saw this patient before. The pregnant patient has seen her physician for how many months. I would think that one of the first places the physician should look is in the patient"s mouth. If there is going to be a problem more than likely it will be in the patient who has not taken care of her teeth. Poor mouth care can have an effect on premature labor.
No doctor will use any form of general anesthesia on a pregnant patient. If your tooth is extracted it will be under local anesthesia. Once you deliver, it would be in your best interest to have your mouth examined and any work needed be completed. You can continue with good home care.
If the treating dentist never saw this patient before. The pregnant patient has seen her physician for how many months. I would think that one of the first places the physician should look is in the patient"s mouth. If there is going to be a problem more than likely it will be in the patient who has not taken care of her teeth. Poor mouth care can have an effect on premature labor.
No doctor will use any form of general anesthesia on a pregnant patient. If your tooth is extracted it will be under local anesthesia. Once you deliver, it would be in your best interest to have your mouth examined and any work needed be completed. You can continue with good home care.
It is ok. However, in the third trimester, it may precipitate early labor.
This is a better question for your OBGYN. He/she can weigh the risks of anesthesia with you. Generally speaking, you will likely be advised against it.
Good luck and hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes
Good luck and hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes
I do not recommend it. Please talk to your MD for a medical release for your dental work.
This is not a good option in my opinion. You should talk to your OBYN.
