Patient's question:
At 33 weeks pregnant, I had my last molar filled right before getting pregnant. The doctor didn't properly treat the inflammation before filling it, and I had it filled in the morning. By the afternoon, it started to swell, so I went back to see him. He told me to take anti-inflammatory medication, which I took for about a week and it healed. Because I'm afraid of pain, I didn't have the filling drilled out and refilled. Instead, I went to another children's hospital to treat another tooth. The other dentist was very skilled; even after changing the medication and filling it multiple times, it hasn't caused any pain yet. The first tooth, however, was not treated due to my pregnancy. Now at 33 weeks, it often hurts severely, but the filled tooth is still in place and hasn't fallen out. The root pain is intense, and it even affects the surrounding teeth. Can the two filled portions be drilled out, and some medication be packed in first, waiting until after I give birth to treat it? Because the pain is so severe, it comes and goes every few days, causing me to hurt for several days at a time!Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned should be due to poor oral hygiene, which can lead to secondary caries after tooth filling. There may also be inflammation at the root tip. It is recommended that you visit the dental department of a hospital for examination. You can temporarily have it opened, and avoid spicy and irritating foods in the near future. Brush and rinse your mouth frequently to maintain good oral hygiene.The above advice is for the question "Pregnant at 33 weeks, last big molar decay before pregnancy." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!