Endodontics (root canal treatment)
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Visitor asks:
Hello,
my husband and I are planning a pregnancy. Conception could be possible in as little as 8 days.
In three days I am scheduled for treatment of a granuloma with an antibiotic. What effect would this granuloma treatment have on a possible embryo - fetus?
It would also be necessary to treat caries on other teeth, for which I would need an injection. How harmful is the injection during pregnancy, and is it possible to use some other pain-relieving and more acceptable agent?
I really would not like to postpone the desired pregnancy and we hope that dental treatment is possible without a greater risk to the fetus.
Thank you for your answer,
best regards,
Katja
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
During pregnancy we avoid procedures that could lead to the need for urgent treatment with systemic antibiotics. If the procedure is unavoidable, we consult a gynaecologist about prescribing antibiotics. Pregnancy is not an obstacle to dental treatment under local anaesthesia. We do not know of a more acceptable alternative.
Have a nice day!
During pregnancy we avoid procedures that could lead to the need for urgent treatment with systemic antibiotics. If the procedure is unavoidable, we consult a gynaecologist about prescribing antibiotics. Pregnancy is not an obstacle to dental treatment under local anaesthesia. We do not know of a more acceptable alternative.
Have a nice day!
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