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Pregnant 7+1 need root canal treatment.is it safe to get local anaesthesia, which? or try without? or have the tooth pulled?afraid for baby.thx
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Don't be afraid...: A local anesthetic without epinephrine will be fine. You cannot wait for the root canal, and extraction is really not the best choice. Being pregnant does not preclude you from having emergency dental care.
Answered 12/11/2014
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