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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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Yes,: the dentist can place a lead apron on the abdomen to shield the baby from Xray exposure.
Answered 11/10/2021
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You can have an X-ray taken of this tooth. You may also have needed dental treatment.
Answered 11/18/2021
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