A member asked:

I am 21 weeks pregnant with pretty extreme tooth pain i tried extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) and is not helping am i able to take ibuprofen?

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tooth pain: do not take ibuprofen can potential bleeding. I highly recommend you see a dentist. I would not want you to have a infection in your jaw going untreated, and then have pregnancy issues because of an untreated infection. See a dentist as soon as you can.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Call your dentist: Your problem needs to be addressed before it escalates. Stick with the Tylenol (acetaminophen) until you can be seen.

Answered 10/4/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: Dental care, teeth removal and dental anesthesia is safe and essential during pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a reason to defer routine dental care or treatment. Good luck!

Answered 4/24/2016

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No ibuprofen: please see a dentist as soon as possible. If you cannot make it to a dentist, go to your emergency room. Dental infections can quickly enter the bloodstream in pregnant women and be very dangerous. Whatever you do, do not take ibuprofen as it is not safe during pregnancy and can affect your baby's kidney function.best of luck to you.

Answered 4/24/2016

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WrOng solution: You have a severe infection. The best thing for you and your baby would be to see a Dentist now. Don't delay.

Answered 10/4/2015

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See your dentist: ASAP. Sounds like you may have an infection.

Answered 10/4/2015

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