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Wisdom teeth removal in the 3rd trimester?

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Depends: Depends on whether you are having problems with them or not. If you aren't having any problems, wait until after you have your baby.

Answered 6/24/2015

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A judgement call: Pregnancy complicates the removal of wisdom teeth in many ways. Choices of anesthesia and pain meds are more limited because of the pregnancy as well as concern for the greater weight of the baby pressing on the mother's vital organs in the third trimester. The decision to remove any tooth at that time must weighed against the possible risks of doing so then vs. Waiting until after delivery.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Perhaps: Better to wait til postpartum using antibiotics and pain meds. If need be, wisdom teeth can be removed under local anesthesia in 3rd trimester. Make sure you're being treated by oral surgeon

Answered 6/30/2015

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