Treatment of cavities during pregnancy

 

 

Treatment of cavities

during pregnancy

 

 

 

 

Hormonal and bacterial quantity

changes during pregnancy put

pregnant women at greater risk for

gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Therefore, it is very important that

pregnant women continue to get

regular dental cleanings during

pregnancy. Pregnant women have

generally been counseled to avoid

elective dental treatment during

pregnancy unless they are experiencing

an emergency like pain or infection.

In this case, the second trimester is the

best time for treatment to keep

the expectant mother as comfortable

as possible. Local anesthetics and

other materials used during dental

treatment don't increase risk to the fetus,

but untreated oral disease has been shown

to lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

If X-rays are necessary, a protective

apron will be placed over the woman's

stomach and thyroid. If antibiotics are

necessary, tetracycline should be

avoided because it will cause staining

in the baby's developing teeth.

 

 

 

 

What is the prognosis of

a cavity?

 

Dental cavities are a preventable and

treatable disease. By making simple

changes in diet and hygiene,

one can minimize the risk of developing

caries. If a person has been diagnosed

as being at high risk for dental cavities,

the dentist may prescribe a prescription

toothpaste or fluoride varnish to protect

the restored teeth from getting recurrent

caries and prevent new ones from forming.

Consistent evaluation and follow-up

with a licensed dentist combined with

attentive oral hygiene will help a person

affected by dental cavities to have a

very favorable prognosis.

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