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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is dental local anesthesia safe in pregnancy? first trimesta.

4 doctor answers12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Bassman
Dentistry 47 years experience
Ask OBG: There are different beliefs on getting local anesthesia during the first trimester. I would ask your Dr. and/or OBG.
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Dr. Louis Gallia
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Usually: Usually no problems. Oral surgeon will usually ask your OB before local anesthesia.
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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Usually: The risk to you andThe baby is probably greater from dental infection than from anesthetic. Ask Dentist and Obstetrician to discuss risk vrs benefit if you are concerned.
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Dr. Louis Gallia
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Good answer!
Apr 11, 2015
Dr. Paul Grin
Pain Management 38 years experience
It is very safe: Dental care and dental anesthesia is safe and essential during pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a reason to defer routine dental care or treatment. Good luck!
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