Question 1

does emergency room do anything for a pregnant woman w a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually just pain control w/tylenol +/- mild narcotic if needed. May drain an abscess and consider an antibiotic (one used in pregnancy) if absolutely have to.

Question 2

what kind of medicine can i take for a toothache if im 12 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: Best to see your Dentist for tx of toothache, and then you will need none. Your baby appreciates your concern. Good Luck.

Question 3

i am pregnant what can i do or take to releave a severe toothache?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: A severe toothache needs to be addressed asap. Just because you are pregnant does not mean you cannot have dental treatment, especially if it is an emergency.

Question 4

i have a toothache and i am pregnant m i allowed to take the tooth out or what can i use for the pain?

Accepted Answer

Toothache: It is unknown what treatment that problematic tooth needs... filling, root canal therapy, or extraction. Please see a local dentist who can evaluate the tooth and consult with your OBGYN. Do not delay, tooth issues get worse as time passes.

Question 5

i am pregnant , i have a bad toothache, and headache can i take a  migraine relief medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Check w/ OB or RX: When you are pregnant, you need to be more careful with what medications you take.
If it is over the counter medication, call your ob's office. If it is a prescription medication, then call your pharmacy for the most precise advice.

Question 6

i'm 34 weeks pregnant and i have a terrible toothache, is there any pain relief suitable for someone in my condition i can take without implicating the baby?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol: Tylenol will help but only to a point. You need to immediately be seen by a local dentist for emergency care. This treatment will not harm your baby. Failure to treat can result in a systemic infection that can complicate your pregnancy. Please don't wait, call now...

Question 7

i am 35 weeks pregnant and got terrible toothache can't get a appt at dentist till monday what pain killers can i take?

Accepted Answer

Don't wait until Mon: Please do not wait until monday if you are having tooth pain today. If an infection is brewing, that is not something that should be postponed. Try to see if you can get in at another office today or at least tomorrow and contact your ob/gyn to ask what he/she prefers you to do as far as pain meds.

Question 8

i am 36 weeks pregnant and have terrible toothache.. i am in agony.. i know i cannot take strong life painkillers due to my pregnancy but what else can i do to ease the pain? i took stilpane tablets but they do not work..

Accepted Answer

Need to see dentist : Consult dentist ASAP. Recommend acetaminophen for pain, and also needs antibiotic pencillin for possible root canal  infection

Question 9

i am 5 weeks pregnant, and i have a bad toothache that is constantly hurting. i need to know can i take equate acetaminophen pm?

Accepted Answer

Safe: That should be safe in early pregnancy. More importantly get into your dentist to get that tooth fixed.

Question 10

33wks. pregnant,  having a bad toothache, tylenol (acetaminophen) not working and cannot see ob or dentist until.tuesday. is it safe to take motrin for the pain?

Accepted Answer

Call your MD: It  is  not a good idea to take Motrin or other nsaids  during pregnancy.  It may cause premature closure of a duct in the  baby's  heart. If you have pain  call your OB now  and  she can  prescribe   another type of  medicine or you may go  to urgent  care

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What can a pregnant woman take for a toothache

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Does emergency room do anything for a pregnant woman w a toothache?

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What kind of medicine can i take for a toothache if im 12 weeks pregnant?

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I am pregnant what can i do or take to releave a severe toothache?

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I have a toothache and i am pregnant m i allowed to take the tooth out or what can i use for the pain?

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I am pregnant , i have a bad toothache, and headache can i take a migraine relief medicine ?

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I'm 34 weeks pregnant and i have a terrible toothache, is there any pain relief suitable for someone in my condition i can take without implicating the baby?

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I am 35 weeks pregnant and got terrible toothache can't get a appt at dentist till monday what pain killers can i take?

A member asked:

I am 36 weeks pregnant and have terrible toothache.. i am in agony.. i know i cannot take strong life painkillers due to my pregnancy but what else can i do to ease the pain? i took stilpane tablets but they do not work..

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I am 5 weeks pregnant, and i have a bad toothache that is constantly hurting. i need to know can i take equate acetaminophen pm?

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33wks. pregnant, having a bad toothache, tylenol (acetaminophen) not working and cannot see ob or dentist until.tuesday. is it safe to take motrin for the pain?

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