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We often have questions from patients like “Should I have a dental cleaning and check up when I am pregnant?”. This is a great question. Let me help with trying to enlighten you with some answers to the most often questions that we receive from patients.
-Dental Cleaning is safe and recommended. Low birth-weight babies are linked to unhealthy gums.
-Fillings are best put off until after the pregnancy. If there is a risk of pain or infection, it is best to do it during the second trimester. Sometimes this is not possible, however, as one cannot predict when the patient will develop a cavity. Remember that if you are in pain, the baby is in pain. Avoid that.

-Fluoride is safe if not swallowed.
-Local anesthesia is safe if no epinephrine is used.
-Avoid aspirin and Motrin. Take only Tylenol for pain.
-See you OBGYN with any questions. Remember that what you feel, experience, etc., your baby does too, so if you have a toothache, the baby feels your pain.
-If you have questions, ask us.

I am always looking to provide information that helps make dentistry important to you.  This article explains how keeping your mouth healthy reduces your risk for heart disease.  I hope it helps to emphasize the importance of having a professional cleaning at least once every 6 months, as this is key in keeping inflammation and bacteria at bay.  Take a moment to read on!  Healthy Teeth, Healthy Heart

-Dr. C

In order to integrate some real-time communication and to give our existing and new patients updates about our office and the services we offer, our blog is now up and running.  Check back often for posts by me: articles, updates, and other interesting information about dentistry that will be useful to you!

-Dr. Cirka