Dental Injections During Pregnancy
Hi, I've been trying to google this and keep coming up with conflicting opinions. i went to my dentist last week and was advised I needed a filling. because of the awkwardness of the position, he is not sure if he will be able to do a white filling (apparently it has to be kept dry and because it is at the back of my mouth this is harder), or a metal one. I stupidly didn't say anything about being pregnant because it just didn't seem relevant. Though I did mention it to the receptionist when I was paying because i was hoping to get the treatment free! (sadly not, as I am private and the pratcice I use doesn't have an NHS contract). She didn't say anything about not being able to have the filling at all, but when i went to work, a number of people mentioned that you shouldn't have fillings when pregnant. is this right?
Some opinions seem to agree with this and some seem to say it's only the first trimester that is risky (I will be 17+4) when I have the appt for the work and will of couse tell him. he's a agreat dentist and i trust him to do the right thing, but just wondered if I should find out and cancel in adavnce so that I don't waste his or my time. Anyone have any ideas??
Some opinions seem to agree with this and some seem to say it's only the first trimester that is risky (I will be 17+4) when I have the appt for the work and will of couse tell him. he's a agreat dentist and i trust him to do the right thing, but just wondered if I should find out and cancel in adavnce so that I don't waste his or my time. Anyone have any ideas??
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claire x
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[Modified by: sxychick04 on March 15, 2009 07:10 PM]
im a dental nurse...its fine to have injections while pregnant although your dentist may prefer not to do a metal filling as it does contain mercury, it would be better if you could have a white one, yes they need to keep your mouth as dry as poss so the filling sticks to the tooth better but if you mention your preg and he cannot do a white one, he may just put a tempory one in until after baby is born, they dont contain mercury and its not as important to keep your mouth as dry while placing the tempory.
hope this helps.
ashy 11+4