Help!!! Wisdom toothache during pregnancy!!

Hi Friends!!

I am in my 18th week of pregnancy and around 3 days back I started feeling slight wisdom toothache but from yesterday its just unbearable.

This tooth of mine is erupting since 5 years but never have been so painful but now I am just unable to bear its pain. I have tried all home remedies which are known to me like applying fresh made clove powder(I dont have clove oil), applying saline(salted) water, putting piece of ice....but everything relieves pain for a while only .

Can anybody know any other home remedy pls tell me I really need it or suggest me what should I do? Should I see a dentist but as much I know (believe me I have a good experience with dentist as I have visited them I dont remember for how many times before marriage and when I was a kid because I have a sweet tooth) dentist would do nothing as I am pregnant, except giving me some pain relievers.

Help me....... Help me PLEASE!!

V n baby

hi , u can apply ORAGEL its a local anesthetic, n my obg dr. said its safe during pregnancy. but do check with ur OBG b4 going for any medication. i had dental caries when i was pregnant. they gave me antibiotic, oragel ointment, n i even had ROOT CANAL TREATMENT. call ur obg n see a dentist.
get well soon, good luck with ur pregnancy.

Do get an opinion from your dentist - you are allowed to undergo many procedures even when you are pregnant so much so that you can even have dental xrays as long as they put a lead apron over your belly. Though I'm sure you won't need xrays, etc. But a visit to the dentist will give you better idea of what should be the next course of action. Hope you feel better soon.

-L.

Hi Vnbaby,
Procedures can be safely performed in the 2nd trimester.Also dentist can prescribe u some antibiotics which are safe during pregnancy.Please visit your dentist as soon as possible.please dont suffer the pain.
Like Lavanya has mentioned for X-rays the dentist will be using a lead apron.So dont worry and get an appointment soon
-Sruthu
(im a dentist as well)

Hi Daksh, Lavanya and Sruthu!!

Thanks a lot for your quick response friends that is why I share every problem of my pregnancy here because I know I have lots of friends here who will surely help me.

Sruthi, I really wanted a dentist advise right now. Actually the thing is we are kinda new here in Los Angeles, US so its really difficult for us to find a good dentist here. Same problem I faced when I came to know about my pregnancy and had to look for a good OB/GYN. And I just hate Medical System here . If you are in pain and you want an immediate medical treatment you need to call emergency services i.e 911 and they charge 3-4times of the normal charges. Otherwise you have to take an appointment which is never before 1 weeks time. And till your appointment date arrives you already feel better.

So Sruthi can you tell me that what a dentist can do in my case? Are you sure antibiotics they prescribe are totally safe during pregnancy? I have read on internet that if a wisdomtooth erupts in late 20s it could be painful because there is no much space left in mouth for it so doctor either take it out(remove it) or do a surgery to help it in erupting out of the gums. As much I can guess both procedures will need antibiotics to heel the wound and I just dont want to risk my baby rather can bear this pain. I am scared because my elder sister lost her baby in 4th month by taking an antibiotic(Alerid) prescribed by her OB/GYN in India when she(my sister) was suffering from common cold.

Please advise me because I know being a dentist and a woman you can understand my pain.

Thanks in advance.
V n baby

Vnbaby,
A little clarification - Alerid is not an antibiotic, it is Cetirizine - an antihistamine (anti-allergy) used commonly for treating colds. Studies so far have not shown any increased risk to the baby if the pregnant mother takes it (http://drugsafetysite.com/cetirizine). Of course that does not mean that it could not have caused your sister's miscarriage. Anyway there are many antibiotics which are safe for the baby. You should also be aware that there is an increased incidence of pre-term labour in women with tooth infections - so it is best to get it treated. Please do find a dentist and also speak to your OBGYN.

Vanathi.

PS - This is not to scare you, merely to give you info you might not know.

Hi Vnbaby,
Aadhus mom has already clarified about the medication.Please explain to the dentist that ur pregnant and that ur in pain.Usually they do consider this as important.They will only consider safe antibiotics for you.What you have read about the treatment part is true,that it is better removed or else it can get infected time and again and cause problems.
Please dont suffer from pain.i can understand how painful it might be.Inform your GYN and he/she might help you get an appointment at the dentist as soon as possible.
Dentist might take an xray and then decide what best can be done.Hope you get well soon.

Sruthu

hi see a doctor soon. inform the dentist that you are a mommy to be. 0

Hi Vanathi, Shruti and Priya!!

Thanks for your advices and helping me in making a decision. I have searched for a dentist and fixed and appointment for friday.

Take Care
V n baby

Dear Vnbaby

i too have the same prob. My wisedom tooth is giving me probs that i chew on one side only. It aches like hell. when i drink water, it sends a ziiiing of pain right through!!!!

I consulted my gneac and she said for the first 3 months she wouldnt recommend pullingit out. but from the 4th month on, i could get it pulled out is what she advised.
so i am waiting to complete 3months which is another 2 weeks. Then, first thing i am doing is rushing to the dentist and have it pulled out. Ofcourse i will need to tell the dentist i am pregnant before they administer any medication.

I would suggest, since your already 18 weeks to get it pulled out. Ofcourse you can consult your gynea before doing that. and Do please tell the dentist your preg before they operate on you.

Take care
JJ