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I am 27 weeks pregnant with extreme toothache. taking 1000mg amoxillin every 8 hours and paracetamol for the pain my ob is ok with this. will it be ok for my dentist to take an xray of the infected tooth?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Yes,: the dentist can place a lead apron on the abdomen to shield the baby from Xray exposure.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2021

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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

You can have an X-ray taken of this tooth. You may also have needed dental treatment.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/18/2021

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A member asked:

I am 27 weeks pregnant with extreme toothache. taking 1000mg amoxillin every 8 hours and paracetamol for the pain my ob is ok with this. will it be ok for my dentist to take an xray of the infected tooth?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

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