40 weeks pregnant & need a filling

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As per title really- would you try & get an appointment or just wait until after baby is born? Not in massive pain and would really hate to have to go to the dentist right now.

they can’t do every type of filling when you’re pregnant but if you breastfeed they still may have to do it differently! I’d probably go but mine was almost at root canal level when I was pregnant so I didn’t want to leave it!

I would definitely go now.

Also if you go now they could at least put a temporary filling in which would protect you for a bit until you’re able to have the proper filling, they can often do this as an emergency appointment and it only takes 10 mins or so

Personally I would wait if it isn’t urgent. You won’t be able to lie comfortably in the chair. And while dentistry is totally safe during pregnancy it is sometimes better to just wait. It might be worthwhile seeing if you can get it checked and then you know what you need to book in and when. As the PP said they might be able to do something temporary to make sure you don’t suddenly get pain.

I wouldn’t. Try really cleaning everything out. Around the gum, in between the teeth.

You probably have food packing in the cavity and removing that will buy you a few more months.

Op this was me 11 weeks ago! My filling fell out and I was being induced in 3 days. I got a temporary filing and they said it can last a few years. I would definitely go down that route as I was worried about using gas / air and clamping down or causing more damage

I seem to remember they didn't want to do a metal filling when I was pregnant, but white ones were fine. Realistically you're going to have more time now than in a couple of weeks, and you don't want toothache on top of recovery from birth. I'd do it now if you can I think