Dental treatments, with or without local anaesthesia, can be performed on pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. For the mother’s safety and comfort, however, treatments that are considered less urgent can be scheduled for the second Dental treatments, with or without local anaesthesia, can be performed on pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. For the mother’s safety and comfort, however, treatments that are considered less urgent can be scheduled for the second trimester of pregnancy or after the baby arrives.

If a dental emergency occurs during pregnancy, X-rays can be taken in complete safety for mother and baby, with a lead apron fully covering the mother’s belly. The X-rays will allow for an accurate diagnosis of the condition of the teeth and gums. The actual dental procedure can then go forward, eliminating or reducing the risk of infection for the mother.

Pregnancy causes many hormonal changes. These changes affect the gums, which may become inflamed due to a stronger reaction to the bacteria contained in dental plaque. Hormonal changes also increase a pregnant woman’s risk of developing gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or even periodontitis (a gum disease caused by inflammation of the entire supporting tissue of the teeth).