Your smile is important no matter what stage of life you’re in. If you’re missing teeth while expecting, you may be eager to restore your gorgeous grin, so you’ll be ready to welcome your baby looking and feeling your best. Durable, natural looking dental implants are the only permanent way to replace lost teeth, but here’s why you’ll need to hold off on this life-changing treatment until after your pregnancy.
The Waiting Game
As your baby grows and develops, there are a variety of stages where certain treatments and procedures may not be safe. During the first trimester, for example, it is best to hold off on dental treatments that are not medically necessary. Thus, while a root canal may be needed to protect both mother and child, it may be safer to wait to get a small filling. The same is true for dental implants. Though they are safe and reliable, they are considered elective and the risk the anesthesia and antibiotics used in treatment could pose for your baby is too great. Therefore, while it is usually safe to start the process by getting X-rays in your second trimester, it is ideal to wait until the pregnancy is over to begin your dental implant journey.
When Will it Be Safe to Have Dental Implant Surgery?
Once your baby has arrived and you are feeling physically and emotionally ready, your dentist will be proud to begin the dental implant process with you, but it is very important that you allow yourself time to recover. Don’t rush your healing or attempt to undertake anything that you’re not ready for. While a complete smile is vital for many reasons, your overall wellbeing is priceless, too.
Remember, while it is important to wait to get dental implants until you are no longer pregnant, there’s no reason you can’t begin the process when it’s safe to do so, usually during your second trimester. If you have any questions or concerns about treatment while expecting, speak to your dentist today.
About Our Practice
At Geller Dental, Dr. Geller and Dr. Garcia-Geller are the skilled and caring husband and wife duo that are proud to help restore your smile with a variety of dental treatments like dental implants! If you’re missing one or more permanent teeth, this treatment can bring back the gorgeous grin you once had, allowing you to benefit from all the perks of a full arch. If you’re ready to begin the dental implant process, schedule a consultation with us today by visiting our website, or call us directly at 323-467-1472.