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Tooth cavity and pregnancy
Hello I m 5 weeks pregnant and I have cavities in my 2 teeth it's just tooth decay frm a long time untreated ...can I go to the dentist or pls suggest me how can I take care of it at home...will it bother my baby? Or cause any issue in the future in my pregnancy pls help m worried
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
U should hv ideally got it treated before u embarked on this pregnancy
Any infection can be a harbinger of preterm labour
Infection definitely needs to be treated
Connect with a dentist
Any procedure needs to be put on hold till completion of first trimester
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Dr. Ankita Upadhyay
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Please go to a dentist for checkup. If there is any infective focus, it needs to be treated.If any surgical intervention required, should ideally be done in 2nd trimester.
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Dr. Vennela
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Prakasam
U can have a checkup with dentist and can have a mouth wash or any thing like that..after 12 weeks u can have required treatment either medication or extraction
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