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Is Tooth Extraction Advisable During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015

Question: Hi I am 31 weeks pregnant.Can I have a tooth extracte?

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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ys, you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this toothache. It is totally acceptable and safe to get a tooth extraction at 31weeks of pregnancy if it is needed. Talk to your dentist to clarify with him is extraction is the best option at this time. If it is, it is very safe.

Also, can you tell me what pain medications you are on and let me see if there are any better options for more better pain control.

I hope to hear from you. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Tylenol extra strengh,I am allergic to Codine

Any sugetions for pain medication?I got Tylenol extra strength,I am allergic to codeine

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I will say add Ibuprofen for short duration!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will recommend you add a short course(2days) of Ibuprofen to the extra strength tylenol for better pain control. You may also want to use local numbing drugs such as lidocaine to relief pain.

I wish you well and feel free to keep the discussion going if need be.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar