A root canal during pregnancy is recommended by most obstetricians when the woman is in constant pain. Doctors know that many oral conditions can cause medical conditions such as heart attack and stroke. It is also known that an oral infection can cause an early term birth or low birth weight baby. If you are pregnant and have a constant toothache, it would be foolish to think that this dental pain is not affecting your body and your baby.

          You will need a root canal during pregnancy, if you have a dead tooth and are in constant dental pain. Many dental anaesthetics have a small amount to vasoconstrictor, usually epinephrine, to keep the anaesthetic in the area of the tooth and not near the baby. With good injection technique and the careful use of aspiration, the epinephrine should not get into the bloodstream. This also helps to keep the pregnant woman comfortable during the whole procedure.

          A root canal during pregnancy gets rid of most or all of your pain and helps you concentrate on having your baby.When you are hurting badly, it affects your baby. The whole area of endodontics has been revolutionized and now has a lot of new insturments, equipment and materials to make these procedures much easier. Many a root canal procedure is started and finished in one appointment which reduces the post operative problems that were common in the past.

          Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith, our root canal dentist, is one of our general dentists who does root canal during pregnancy procedures. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Because we know that dental pain can be terrible, our Financial Manager will do everything she can to assist you in making financial arrangements to help you obtain your needed dental care. If your toothache is bothering you, you can schedule a free dental consultation appointment with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky by calling 404-874-7428.