Pregnancy is a special period in the life of every woman, who often presents us with a lot of surprises. At this time, there are changes in the emotional, spiritual and physical state of women. One of the fair sex does not bring any discomfort, others have strong mood swings and health problems. All this depends solely on the individual characteristics of the woman.
But nevertheless, no matter how smooth everything went, no future mother is immune from dental problems during pregnancy. During the carrying out of a child, a large amount of energy reserves of the mother and mineral substances in her body are expended. When the process of forming and strengthening the skeleton and bones of the baby occurs, the mother's body loses a large amount of calcium. The lack of this important trace element, first of all, affects the condition of the teeth of the future mother.
Can I treat my teeth during pregnancy?
When the teeth hurt during pregnancy, the problem can not be neglected. At this time the woman becomes extremely vulnerable, therefore during pregnancy the oral cavity and teeth should be healthy, like all other organs in our body.
It is known that any drug treatment in the period of bearing a child is extremely undesirable. This also applies to problems with the teeth. In this regard, some future mothers mistakenly believe that dental treatment during pregnancy can not be carried out. This opinion is not only incorrect, but also dangerous, since untreated teeth can cause many diseases. So the teeth during pregnancy are not just possible, but they also need to be treated.
It is important for future mothers to know and follow certain rules of dental treatment during pregnancy:
- the dentist should be aware that you are in position;
- Anesthesia of the teeth during pregnancy is allowed only if the drug does not include adrenaline. If possible, during anesthesia during pregnancy, anesthesia should not be used;
- tooth extraction during pregnancy is usually performed under local anesthesia. But even the safest anesthetic can adversely affect the fetus during the first trimester. Therefore, if possible, removal of the tooth during pregnancy should be postponed until 14 weeks;
- X-rays of teeth during pregnancy should be avoided until 20-22 weeks. To date, there are no less effective, but safer methods of diagnosis of the oral cavity than X-rays. These methods include computer diagnostics. If there is a threat of miscarriage, the X-ray of the teeth during pregnancy is highly contraindicated;
- during pregnancy it is allowed to cover the teeth with enamel, and also, the use of whitening pastes and elixirs for oral care.
If a tooth of wisdom began to be cut during pregnancy, then pain and swelling of the gums should be removed only with the help of folk remedies and herbal decoctions. Taking any painkillers can adversely affect the general well-being of the expectant mother and the development of the baby. If the wisdom tooth during pregnancy is very sore and the folk remedies do not help, then you should immediately call your doctor. The doctor will advise the most safe medications that will help you get rid of painful sensations.
To avoid diseases and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, it is necessary to pay due attention to preventive procedures. The main cause of deterioration of the teeth during pregnancy is a lack of calcium and vitamins in the body of a woman. To prevent cavities and tooth decay, it is necessary to take care of the correct nutrition recommended by WHO for pregnant women in advance.