Dental Procedures during Pregnancy
One thing I hate about pregnancy is looking like a fat lady with a temper. I don’t even bother smiling for a picture since my teeth was nowhere near perfect. I wanted to consult a cosmetic dentist to see if there is still hope for my dilemma. I would rather stay home and feel upset about how I look.
So, one day, I decided to try to at least look good. I made an appointment with a cosmetic dentist to check on my chances of having a beautiful smile. I informed the cosmetic dentist that I was about 5 months pregnant. I explained that I wanted a smile that was fit for welcoming my new baby.
After a careful and thorough examination, he suggested that I go through a procedure known as tooth bonding. One of the newest craze in cosmetic dentistry is tooth bonding. It is made of particles like silicon dioxide or quartz, bound with a tough synthetic resin to close gaps or get rid of spots, chips, and discolorations and repair of a broken tooth. I wanted to know the risks because the procedure might have an effect on my baby. No anesthesia is necessary since he would only apply a dental composite resin (plastic) material to the surface of the tooth, and then sculpture it into shape. Once the material has hardened and bonded on the enamel with a particular high-intensity light, it will be polished, making the crack or chip unseen.
The procedure may take longer than a couple of hours depending on how damaged your teeth are. You may extend for a few hours depending on the damage of your teeth. It is always better to make an appointment first before going through the whole procedure since you would be sitting down waiting for your turn (and we all know how uncomfortable it is for pregnant women to be waiting and sitting down for a long time). It is also important to ask your cosmetic dentist if you need to come back for a follow up.
Pregnant women are advised not to go through any dental procedure during the first trimester.It would be better to have a tooth bonding procedure done a few weeks into the second trimester. It is not advisable to get a teeth bonding procedure during the third trimester or as the mother nears her due date. For emergency dental work, such as an infected tooth, the procedure should be done so as possible to lessen the chances of harming the baby.
I had the procedure done at the Parker CO dentist’s clinic that same week. I was elated to see my new set of pearly whites. The whole world can see my bonded teeth. I can spend more time shopping for baby clothes and stuff than staying home and feeling bad about myself.
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