Im 14 weeks and having bad tooth pain since 2 days, the dentist wants to do an xray before treatment. Im a little worried about radiation and baccha. anyone got dental xray during pregnancy? is it really safe?
With two babies kicking inside, I had a wisdom tooth issue and was terrified of the X-ray! But my dentist reassured me, wrapped me in a heavy lead blanket like a burrito, and did it in two seconds. Severe tooth pain is worse for your blood pressure anyway, so just get the shield and get it done!
After going through IVF, I was incredibly cautious about every single thing, even dental checks. My doctor told me that dental infections can actually be worse for the baby than a shielded X-ray. If your gynac and dentist agree it's necessary, they will take full precautions with a protective apron to keep your miracle safe.
I actually had to get a dental X-ray in my second trimester because of a severe toothache. My dentist put a heavy lead apron over my belly to protect the baby, and my gynac gave the green light too. Everything went perfectly fine and my baby is healthy, so don't worry but do inform your dentist about the pregnancy.
From my experience, modern dental X-rays have very low radiation and are safe if they use the lead apron shielding. I had a bad cavity during pregnancy and got it checked safely. Now I am breastfeeding my healthy baby, so just be open with your dentist and gynac.
I totally understand how scary it feels to think about X-rays when your precious little one is growing inside you. Usually, they use a special protective shield to keep the baby safe, but please discuss your fears with your doctor first. Your peace of mind is so important.
Since I had thyroid issues, I was already visiting my doctor very regularly and asked her about dental work too. She told me regular dental checkups are safe, but for X-rays, the dentist must use a thyroid collar and lead apron. Just consult your regular gynecologist before getting it done.
Beta, if it is not an emergency, try to avoid such rays during these months. For mild toothache, you can do warm water gargles with a little salt or keep a clove near the painful tooth ghar pe. If the pain is too much, ask your lady doctor first before going for any machine tests.
