Are there special dental care recommendations for pregnant women?

Yes: There are some things to avoid in pregnancy like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and certain antibiotics. Short of that, dental care is encouraged. Poor dental care has been related to early delivery and infections. It is safe to get dental xrays and dental work during pregnancy. Your doctor can write a note for the dentist detailing what to avoid.

Yes: As far as treatment is concerned it is best to limit dental work to emergency procedures only and it is preferred for these to be done during the first or third trimesters. As far as other considerations, it is very important that the expecting mother has a very healthy mouth and maintains good oral hygiene. Poor oral hygiene can have effects on the child.

Precautions: Caution is needed in the first trimester as well as prescription and non-prescription drugs. Please let your dentist know if you are pregnant.

Regular visits: Regular dental exams and cleanings are essential for pregnant women. While we avoid any non-essential treatment in the first trimester, routine procedures are otherwise completely fine during pregnancy (including x-rays) and should be considered part of a healthy pregnancy. The last thing we want is for problems to go un-diagnosed only to arise in your last few weeks.

Absolutely!!!: Once your baby starts to develop its skeletal structures, he/she will require a lot of calcium, which will come from you. Prenatal vitamins are very important, along with a good dental check-up to repair any decay. A Fluoride supplement is a great idea, in the way of a high Fluoride rinse or toothpaste to protect your teeth.