One of the many health issues that arise during pregnancy is dental problems – thanks to the significant increase in hormone levels. Problems such as bleeding gums, acute pain in and around the teeth and gum inflammation are common and cannot be deferred until the end of the pregnancy term.
To understand the importance of a safe tooth removal procedure during pregnancy, read through the pointers below.
Which Trimester is Best Recommended for Tooth Extraction?
The foetus develops its organs during the first trimester, thus making it the most important as well as the most vulnerable part of the overall gestation period. By the start of the third trimester, it becomes extremely difficult for the pregnant women to rest on her back for a long period of time. This period also carries the risk of premature birth. Therefore the second trimester is more appropriate for any emergency dental treatments.
What Kind Of Drugs Can Be Consumed During Pregnancy?
Tooth extraction is performed under the influence of anaesthesia and dentists recommend lidocaine in limited doses for better safety of pregnant women. In order to treat the post-removal pain, dentists may prescribe certain safe antibiotics, paracetamol or ibuprofen (if under 32 weeks of pregnancy). Medicines of any type must not be consumed without proper medical advice.
Expectant mothers are recommended to postpone complex dental procedures like tooth extraction unless there is a dire need. In any case, the procedure must be preceded with consultation with the dentist as well as their gynaecologist.