Is it safe to have a tooth drilled and medicated during the eighth month of pregnancy for tooth pain?
Dec 01, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
When treating toothache with drilling and medication, local anesthesia or pain-relieving drugs are usually required. At eight months of pregnancy, both the mother and the fetus are highly sensitive, so dental drilling and medication are generally not recommended to avoid potential drug effects and stress-induced preterm labor. If the toothache is mild, it's advisable to wait until after delivery for treatment. If the pain is severe, consult a doctor and use safer medications as directed.
Generally, drilling teeth and placing medication for toothache is not recommended during the eighth month of pregnancy.
By the eighth month, pregnancy has usually entered the third trimester, during which both the mother and fetus are particularly sensitive. Drilling teeth and placing medication for tooth pain often involves the use of analgesic drugs, and combined with the stress and anxiety that pregnant women may experience, this could potentially lead to complications such as premature labor. If the toothache at eight months of pregnancy is not severe, it's advisable to delay treatment until after delivery. However, if the pain is severe and significantly affects daily life, the patient should visit a professional dental clinic where, under medical supervision, safe, localized treatments with minimal risk to the fetus can be administered to relieve symptoms.
Women are advised to undergo oral health management prior to conception, which can effectively help prevent toothaches during pregnancy. During pregnancy, maintaining good oral hygiene—such as rinsing after meals and brushing teeth morning and night—is essential to prevent oral diseases.
