What should I do if I have a toothache during pregnancy? Can it be treated?

Time：2025-05-14
During pregnancy, many expectant mothers suffer greatly due to wisdom tooth inflammation, swollen gums, and tooth nerve pain. At a time when they need the most nutrition and rest, they can't eat well or sleep well. The whole family is affected. Before getting pregnant, you should have a close contact with your teeth by a trusted dentist to eliminate hidden dangers. But what if you have a toothache during pregnancy? Can you treat your teeth?
 
If dental treatment must be carried out during pregnancy, the following issues should be noted:
 
1、Early pregnancy (the first three months of pregnancy): This period is a critical time when embryonic organs are developing and forming, and it is most vulnerable to external influences. Taking improper medication or excessive X-ray radiation doses can lead to miscarriage or fetal deformity. If pregnant women experience tooth pain and the anxiety and stress of seeing a dentist during this period, it may have adverse effects on both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Therefore, during this period, dentists do not recommend dental treatment unless it is an emergency.
 
2、Mid-pregnancy (the fourth to sixth months): If dental treatment must be carried out, this period is a more appropriate and safe treatment time. It is recommended to only carry out some temporary treatments.
 

3、Late pregnancy (the last three months of pregnancy): Pregnant women are not suitable for long-term dental treatment during this period. Firstly, the sensitive uterus is easily triggered to contract prematurely due to external stimuli. Secondly, when lying in the treatment position, the weight of the fetus can compress the inferior vena cava, reducing blood return, causing postural hypotension. At the same time, it can reduce cardiac output, resulting in mental hypoxia and the possibility of fainting. It is recommended that pregnant women lie on their left side to reduce weight compression or occasionally change positions.
 
Therefore, during the pregnancy preparation period, you should find a trusted dentist to conduct a comprehensive examination of the oral cavity. Otherwise, during pregnancy, you can only let the toothache go untreated with no solution.
 
 
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