Dental work during pregnancy is permitted.  The mother-to-be may have any dental work that her dentist feels should be done during pregnancy.  There are a few precautions which must be followed.  These include:

• X-rays may be taken while the patient wears a lead apron
• Local anesthesia may be used
• No gasses may be used
• Antibiotics are permitted, except tetracyclines or quinolones
• Plain Tylenol or Tylenol#3 may be taken
• Aspirin or ibuprofen should not be taken

If you have any questions, please call our office.