Your dental health
You’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you’re pregnant when you start your treatment and for 12 months after your baby is born. To get free NHS dental treatment, you must have: a MATB1 certificate issued by your midwife or GP. a valid prescription maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)
Similarly, what dental treatment can you get when pregnant?
Most dental services and procedures, including dental x-rays, tooth extractions, dental fillings, and dental cleanings, can be done during pregnancy safely, with tooth extractions recommended during your second or third trimester. Fillings should be discussed with your dentist beforehand.
Thereof, can you get dental xrays while pregnant?
It’s completely safe. Your dentist can help you in case you are experiencing any gestation-related dental symptoms. At some point, during your dental visit, it is likely for you to have dental X-rays. It’s understandable to feel anxious, but a dental X-ray when pregnant causes zero harm to a fetus.
Can you get a broken tooth fixed while pregnant?
Broken Teeth
Fractured teeth during gestation are usually because of underlying decay or old fillings that need to be updated. Yes, it’s fine to repair your broken or crumbled tooth, even if you’re pregnant.
Do I have to tell my dentist Im pregnant?
Tell your dentist (and doctor) if you are pregnant. Routine dental care can be done any time during pregnancy. Any urgent procedure can be done, as well. All elective dental procedures, however, should be postponed until after the delivery.
Can dental work cause miscarriage?
In our opinion, there is no increased risk for miscarriage with dental care and we don’t recommend delaying needed treatment. If major dental work or elective orthodontics is planned, patients might wish to consider waiting until after delivery. This is our general recommendation with most medical procedures.