{"id":465,"date":"2016-07-18T14:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T21:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=465"},"modified":"2016-07-18T14:00:27","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T21:00:27","slug":"safe-get-root-canal-youre-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/safe-get-root-canal-youre-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Get a Root Canal When You’re Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m pregnant and my dentist just told me I need a root canal. I have had a toothache, but ignored it. I went in for a check up, but wouldn’t let him do x-rays. He says he can tell I need a root canal, by how bad the tooth is. Is that safe when pregnant?<\/p>\n

Clara M. – Missouri<\/p>\n

Clara,<\/p>\n

I know when you’re pregnant, most medical procedures seem like a big, bad wolf just waiting to hurt your baby, but in this case NOT doing the procedure is what could unleash the wolf. An infection is a dental emergency<\/a>, and left untreated is dangerous for both you and your baby.<\/p>\n

The root canal procedure is safe. There are local anesthetics and antibiotics that are safe during pregnancy. Plus, your dentist knows your concerns and will take extra precautions.<\/p>\n

Ideally, the second trimester is the easiest to do this type of procedure, but that has more to do with what is more comfortable for you than safety issues.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Kevin Peck<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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