Once you visit your dentist, you may also have questions as to what is safe and what isn’t. It is recommended that unless they are absolutely needed, you hold off on any x-rays until after delivery. Also to be avoided during pregnancy is any cosmetic dental work.
If you have a toothache, bleeding, or pus you should schedule for an exam, they may be signs of oral infection. Gum infections are the most common problem during pregnancy, but another issue that can occur is an abscess inside or at the end of the root of a tooth that may require a root canal.
If a dental procedure is required it is okay for pregnant women to use anesthetics like lidocaine shots without worry of how it will affect the fetus.
Expecting a child is a very exciting time in a person’s life, don’t let poor oral health (and thereby possibly poor physical health) put a damper on this amazing time.