Oral Cavity + Xrays

[JamieX]

Anyone had bad tooth cavities? During my 20th week, I had severe pain and needed a root canal done after my birth, an orthodontist gave me a temp dressing and had me another appt with a dentist for a filling for one tooth cavity that he discovered.

When i went back for the appt, dr checked and I ended up with 3 tooth cavities, and suspected there were even more hidden ones....ok great.

What worries me was the xrays i took, all in all I had 3. the orthodontist did put some protective cover over me and he told me the radiations would be low.

When I went back to the dentist for the fillings, he did 2 xrays for me...now I am beginning to get worried.....

 

[Tam]

You are obviously showing and also told them you are pregnant and they should know what the max amount a radiation is ok during a pregnancy, so I really wouldn't worry hun. You can always bring it up with your Doctor to set your mind at rest, or even your dentist if you have to see him again, I am sure he will be able to set your mind at ease by explaining it to you i.e what is safe etc. x

 

[xCherylx]

Same here, I have to have a filling next week, and I had to have two X-rays, and ill have the injection to make my mouth numb. I just hope it won't harm the baby! (he knows im pregnant)

 

[Linzi]

I think I need a filling but Im too scared to go I hate the dentist, you're very brave

I think that if there was any chance of the baby being harmed then they wouldn't have done it. Im sure they know whats safe and what isnt Itll probably be a lot less radiation on one of those little xrays anyway.

xxx

 

[JamieX]

Thanks gals, for the reassurance...I guess docs should know better...

Well, we mums do worry a lot, don't we?

 

[Deise]

Jamie,
I had a filling replaced just last week and two xrays..Make sure they cover you up with two lead aprons. Basically, most dentist only want to do urgent treatments during pregnancy and a root canal is considered as one, since you're at risk of developing a severe infection that can potentially harm the baby..not to mention the pain if you dont! So dont worry..even if they put you on abs, amoxicillin is normally safe.

 

[Linzi]

Thanks gals, for the reassurance...I guess docs should know better...

Well, we mums do worry a lot, don't we?

The lady at NHS direct told me that thats the first sign of accepting you're a mum. Which was pretty scary for me considering this is my first and a complete suprise!

I think we all worry about everything

xxx

 

[JamieX]

Jamie,
I had a filling replaced just last week and two xrays..Make sure they cover you up with two lead aprons. Basically, most dentist only want to do urgent treatments during pregnancy and a root canal is considered as one, since you're at risk of developing a severe infection that can potentially harm the baby..not to mention the pain if you dont! So dont worry..even if they put you on abs, amoxicillin is normally safe.

oh dear, I remembered that I only had one...???

anyway, i did some research on the net, some says not ok and and found a site that says ok...I hope they are right.
I hope this info helps preggie mummies who needs urgent dental treatment like me.

You may have heard that getting an x-ray during pregnancy can harm your baby. This can be true, but in some cases not getting an x-ray can harm you more than it can harm your baby. Remember, a healthy mom means a healthy baby.

With dental x-rays there is hardly any exposure to any part of the body except the teeth.
According to the American College of Radiology, no single diagnostic x-ray has a radiation dose significant enough to cause adverse effects in a developing embryo or fetus. Some common diagnostic procedures include dental, chest, CT scan (head/chest), and abdominal view.

 

[xCherylx]

yeah the xray was ok as it was just a small machine aimed at my teeth, it's just the injection chemical getting to the baby :S

 

[JamieX]

yeah the xray was ok as it was just a small machine aimed at my teeth, it's just the injection chemical getting to the baby :S

I personally don't think the injection chemical would harm because the dentists were more concerned over my decision if I would mind the xrays and totally unconcerned about the injection chemicals。。。anyway, I hate going to the dentists! Its always a torture.

Hope all goes well for you hun!