Dental Treatment for Pregnant Women: Gildong Intersection Dental Clinic Explains

Hello!

I’m Lee Ju-ri, the chief director of Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

These days, when low birth rates are a concern, pregnancy is truly a blessing!

When you become pregnant, many changes happen in your body,

and your teeth and gum health are no exception!

Because of hormonal changes,

your gums can swell more easily or become inflamed.

The problem is that treatment can be difficult because of the baby in the womb,

so problems often become worse.

Gildong Intersection Dental Clinic explains dental treatment for pregnant women.

Today, we’ll go over the appropriate treatment timing

and answer your questions!

When should pregnant women receive dental treatment?

If you came in for a checkup while preparing for pregnancy, very good~~!!

(expectant mother)

If you are planning to become pregnant,

it is a good idea to get a dental checkup in advance before pregnancy to assess your oral condition.

During pregnancy, some treatments may be limited

(especially X-ray imaging)

and even after giving birth, many people still can’t come for a while ㅠㅠ

If you receive treatment for cavities or gum care in advance,

you can have a more comfortable pregnancy.

Patient from 2024-10-01 who couldn’t brush due to severe morning sickness and had significantly swollen gums

Also, during pregnancy, hormonal changes can cause

gums to swell easily and bleed.

This is called pregnancy gingivitis,

and it is a common symptom during pregnancy,

which can be prevented with proper oral care.

Patient from 2023-12-09 who had a temporary restoration placed during pregnancy

So, when should pregnant women receive dental treatment?

For dental treatment during pregnancy, the baby’s growth and stability are the top priority.

The answer is the second trimester!!!!!! (4–6 months)

In the early stages of pregnancy, the baby’s organs and major systems are forming,

so it is best to avoid treatment if possible.

The second trimester is a relatively stable period,

so simple cavity treatment or scaling is possible.

However... X-ray imaging should still be minimized...

At Gildong Intersection Dental Clinic, if it is absolutely necessary,

we protect the fetus by wearing a lead apron.

The amount of X-ray exposure is really very small,

but it still feels uneasyㅠㅠ

<Post about X-ray safety>

https://blog.naver.com/implant_master/223626816693

In the late stage of pregnancy, the belly becomes quite large,

so even lying down can be difficult.

It is a time when breathing and movement are both hard~~

But for emergency treatment!!!! Don’t endure it!!!!!

If you hold it in, it can actually stress the fetus.

Patient from 2023-05-31 who received root canal treatment at 6 months of pregnancy

Benefits of dental treatment for pregnant women

If you have no choice but to receive dental treatment during pregnancy...

don’t miss out on the benefits!

Please tell the clinic that you are pregnant when you visit, because pregnancy is a blessing!

Not only because a safe treatment method must be chosen..

but also because “pregnant women voucher payment” is available~

You all know this card, right?

Also, pregnant women receive a discount on treatment.

If the typical out-of-pocket cost was around 30%,

you can receive treatment by paying 10%~~

(30% -> 10%)

Summary

Because hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause gum swelling and bleeding,

let’s get treatment in advance during the pregnancy preparation period!!!

Dental treatment is possible during the second trimester!

Oh, and...

Many people ask whether dental anesthetics are safe.

Dental clinics mostly use local anesthesia,

so it is relatively safe compared to general anesthesia~

It has less effect on the whole body,

and the medications used

are known to be safe even during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, it can be hard to take care of even one’s own body,

but if oral hygiene is neglected, the likelihood of cavities and gum disease increases even more...

Use a soft toothbrush whenever possible,

and do your best to brush when you are able to!!!

Thank you!

| This post was written directly by Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information and promoting the clinic, in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. The information provided is for reference only, and we recommend visiting a medical institution and receiving guidance from medical staff for symptom assessment and accurate management methods. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may carry risks such as inflammation, bleeding, and swelling depending on the individual. Please make decisions after sufficient consultation with medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |

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