{"id":2129,"date":"2023-03-21T18:28:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T23:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2129"},"modified":"2023-03-21T18:28:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T23:28:34","slug":"tooth-filling-7-months-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/tooth-filling-7-months-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Get a Tooth Filling at 7 Months Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is it safe to get a tooth filling replaced if I am seven months pregnant, or should I leave it alone for now? I have a tooth filling from October 2022 for a small cavity. The tooth has become sensitive to heat and cold. My dentist said I needed a root canal and crown at my last dental visit. I prefer to switch out the filling and not be stuck in a dental chair near the end of my pregnancy. The sensitivity is worsening, and I am concerned about tooth pain during my delivery, making me even more miserable. I&#8217;m beginning to clench my teeth from the anxiety. I&#8217;m trying to break the habit because it will only worsen things. Is it safe to get a filling replaced? &#8211; Thank you. Yasmin<\/p>\n<p>Yasmin,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your question. We understand your concerns about your oral health, baby, and comfort during a dental visit. If you have a tooth infection, it will worsen without treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Is It Safe to Get a Tooth Filling During Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Dental Association (ADA) is safe to get diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care throughout pregnancy. The ADA recommends the second trimester as the <a href=\"https:\/\/jada.ada.org\/article\/S0002-8177(21)00017-9\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most favorable time for dental procedures<\/a> for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First trimester \u2013 Many women experience nausea and vomiting, creating challenges in a dental chair.<\/li>\n<li>Second trimester \u2013 You may feel better physically and more comfortable sitting in a dental chair.<\/li>\n<li>Third trimester \u2013 The baby\u2019s weight may cause discomfort or lightheadedness during a dental procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Is Your Tooth Sensitive?<\/h2>\n<p>A tooth infection can cause sensitivity in a tooth with a filling. During the procedure, something may have irritated your tooth, such as lingering decay or irritation from dental tools or materials.<\/p>\n<h2>Dental X-rays During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1082\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1082\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1082\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"close up of temporomadibular joint\" width=\"350\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up.jpg 350w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Teeth clenching can lead to TMJ concerns<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A dental x-ray will reveal your tooth\u2019s condition with minimal radiation exposure. A tooth infection can spread to other teeth, your jawbone, and even your bloodstream.<\/p>\n<p>If you are skeptical about your dentist\u2019s care, we recommend getting a second opinion to determine the cause of your tooth sensitivity and what is required to relieve it. It will give you peace of mind and help you stop clenching your teeth, which can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tmj-dentist.html\">more toothaches and jaw pain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Metairie, Louisiana, dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it safe to get a tooth filling replaced if I am seven months pregnant, or should I leave it alone for now? I have a tooth filling from October 2022 for a small cavity. The tooth has become sensitive to heat and cold. 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