Should I be visiting a dentist during pregnancy?

Ans. Yes! You can visit the dentist during the pregnancy; if there is an emergency or your treatment is due, then talk to the dentist for making an appointment. The safest time for dental treatment during pregnancy is ‘second trimester’ i.e. week 14 to 20. Keep in mind, if you have any dental infection and swelling during the pregnancy, you need immediate treatment. Third trimester is also a safe period but you the patient might have some trouble lying in the same position for longer period of times making it difficult to get long procedures. Even certain mild painkiller and antibiotics are permissible during pregnancy but they should not be taken for long durations. If the dental concern is not urgent then you can delay the treatment for post pregnancy period too. Consult your dentist.