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I am 7 mnths pregnant n have ben wonderin y my jaw has ben hurtin then i realizd my wisdom tooth is comin n should i c a dentist now or can i wait?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Go now: If tooth or surrounding gum/bone is infected, for both your health and your child's, immediate treatment is required.

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Answered 12/22/2015

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Sure: Most likely the issue is a combo (pregnancy induced and wisdom tooth inflammation induced) but it would be wise to have it evaluated by a dentist and once the child is born just have the area treated.

Answered 2/25/2016

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A member asked:

I am 7 mnths pregnant n have ben wonderin y my jaw has ben hurtin then i realizd my wisdom tooth is comin n should i c a dentist now or can i wait?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Dominguez agreed

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