Dental Implant Treatment During Pregnancy

Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?

Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?

A dental implant is a tiny titanium screw inserted into the jawbone to hold the artificial tooth. This complete procedure is carried out under local anesthesia and is completely pain-free. The answer is that you can get dental implants after your first trimester. If it’s not urgent we can even wait until the pregnancy is over. Some points to be taken into consideration are-

1) X-RAYS:  It is better to avoid any radiation exposure for the first three months of your pregnancy. Even though a dental X-ray focuses on the mouth area only, many choose to avoid X-rays altogether while pregnant just to be safe.

2) ANESTHESIA: Studies show that dental treatment with local anesthesia is safe during pregnancy but avoids any procedure in general anesthesia.

3) STRESS: Studies state that high anxiety levels in expectant mothers can affect the development of a baby. If the situation is not an emergency, wait until your baby is born to proceed with dental implants. You should also maintain good oral health for your and your baby’s benefit. Brush twice a day, floss daily, and rinse every night with a fluoridated alcohol-free mouthwash.

Now you know the answer can you get dental implants while pregnant?

If you are pregnant and need to replace one or more missing, broken teeth with dental implants call us to schedule a consultation at your dental implants centre near Cunningham Road.