Office Address:
2411 Crofton Ln #19A
Crofton, MD 21114
Tel: (410) 721-0900
Fax: (410) 721-0915
Office Hours:
Monday: 9am-7pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-7pm
Dental Treatment during Pregnancy
Preventive dental cleanings and annual exams during pregnancy are not only safe, but are recommended. The rise in hormone levels during pregnancy causes the gums to swell, bleed, and trap food causing increased irritation to your gums.
Preventive dental work is essential to avoid oral infections such as gum disease, which has been linked to preterm birth.
What about other regular dental work during pregnancy?
Dental work such as cavity fillings and crowns should be treated to reduce the chance of infection. If dental work is done during pregnancy, the second trimester is ideal.
If you have a toothache, emergency dental work such as a root canal or tooth extraction may be necessary.