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A 19-year-old female asked:
8 weeks 5 days pregnant, very painful dental abscess, what shall i do and what are the risks to my baby? are there any treatments with zero risk?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Fay Gyapong answered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Risk: I do not know of any interventive treatment with no risks. In your situation obviously if you had treatment prior to conception that would have been ideal. I would suggest consulting with an endodontist for treatment but present to your obstetrician for a letter of clearance for treatment. Ideally interventive treatment is preferred after the first trimester and before the third trimester.
5462 viewsReviewed Feb 13, 2019
Dr. Robert Brodsky answered
Dentistry 58 years experience
Get dental care.: The risk to the baby is to not get rid of the infection.
Have the tooth treated.
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Dr. John Van der Werff answered
Dentistry 39 years experience
See a dentist: The stress and infection of the abscess may be worse then having it treated. A dentist should be able to help you with a minimal amount of risk.
5438 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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