Can I have a dental filling when I am pregnant?

In many cases, a tooth filling is needed, which is not difficult under normal circumstances. However, the situation after pregnancy is more special. Some pregnant women want to have their teeth filled, but it is inevitable to use some drugs and filling materials when filling teeth. These are more worrying points, and they are afraid that they will have an impact on the body. So, can I have my teeth filled when I’m pregnant? Let’s take a closer look below.

If pregnant mothers have toothache due to various reasons and must have a tooth filled, it is best to do it when they are 4-6 months pregnant. Only simple filling methods can be used and medication cannot be used blindly.

Dental fillings during pregnancy can affect the health of the fetus

1. If you fill your teeth in early pregnancy, it may cause fetal malformation or miscarriage.

2. Anesthetics are used when filling teeth, and anesthetics will affect the development of the fetal nervous system. If anesthesia is not used, the pregnant woman's nerves will feel pain during tooth filling, which will stimulate uterine contractions and easily lead to miscarriage.

3. Materials containing mercury may be used in dental fillings. If pregnant women come into contact with these materials, it will affect the health of the fetus.

In short, it is best for pregnant women not to have dental fillings or dental implants during pregnancy. It is best to wait until the end of pregnancy.

1. Medication: Anesthetics may be used when treating teeth, but pregnant women should avoid deep anesthesia. The following drugs may also be used, such as painkillers, sedatives, and antibiotics (for example, the use of tetracycline during pregnancy will cause the fetus's teeth to turn yellow in the future). Be sure to follow the doctor's instructions for the use of these drugs.

2. X-ray exposure: This is also a necessary step in treating teeth. Although the dose of radiation examination is very small and will stay away from the lower abdomen, it should be within a safe range, but pregnant women are still advised to avoid it as much as possible. If a pregnant woman must undergo X-ray for emergency treatment, she must wear a protective lead suit, especially paying attention to covering the lower abdomen.

In addition to the restrictions on treatment during pregnancy, if a pregnant woman becomes nervous, prone to vomiting (in the early stages of pregnancy), or has any discomfort during treatment, she should consider postponing treatment to avoid exacerbating her emotions. Especially for women who have experienced miscarriage or premature birth, are preparing to become pregnant or have the possibility of becoming pregnant, you should first let your doctor understand your condition and consider how to treat your teeth.