Can a dentist give general anethesia to a pregnant woman?
I'm am 3 months pregnant and I suffer from what is on going nerve pain in the upper and lower left part of my mouth, and due to it I suffer from ear aches and headaches. Last night I was in such pain that I took advil for it. Does anyone know if my dentist can help?
Is there some kind of adhesive I can use to glue my front tooth back in until I can see the dentist?
Answers:
Yes, your dentist can help discover the source of your pain, but I highly doubt ANY dentist would put a pregnant woman under general anesthesia.
In general, a healthy pregnant woman can have dental care such as cleanings. Most OB's recommend seeking treatment in the second trimester.
Restorative work requiring LOCAL anesthesia would be done only when the situation in the tooth (such as active decay or continual pain) would cause long-lasting problems to the mother's overall health.
Most dentists would talk with the OB doc and discuss whether treatment could wait until after delivery, and whether the pregnancy is progressing normally.
Could you add more information and let us know why you think you would need general anesthesia for a dental exam?
I doubt it, talk to your family physician.
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