I m 26yrs married women and trying to conceive and i have lot of cavity in my teeth does it affect the baby if i m pregnanat?

No and Yes: If the cavities are not deep then they will not affect the baby. However, if you develop an infection (abscess) because one or more of these cavities are deeper than you think, then the infection could be problematic for the baby. Plus the fact that you will possibly be in pain for which you cannot take anything stronger than tylenol (acetaminophen). The pain could make you more stressed and affect the baby.

How pregnant?: Sorry smart alec question but i'm not trying to be. If you have bad teeth, then x rays are discouraged (not prohibited) when you are pregnant. But once you are in your 2nd trimester it is usually safe to have dental work done. Don't put it off both for you and your baby.

Yes!: Medical science has documented that pregnant moms with dental disease give birth to children with lower than average birth weights! just because you're expecting doesn't mean you can't get some dental care done. Have your obstetrician coordinate the dental care you need to get healthy with your dentist. The result will be a healthier you and a healthier baby! good luck!

Yes: A cavity is an infection. If you have an infection elsewhere wouldn't you get it treated? Women with dental disease tend to have a higher incidence of premature births, and as noted by dr. Freedman lower birth weight babies. Dental decay can create abscessed teeth with the infection spreading through the blood stream to the entire body, and to your unborn child. Get dental rx now please.