{"id":168,"date":"2022-05-16T16:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T16:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialties.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2022-06-24T17:14:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T17:14:17","slug":"dental-implants-during-pregnancy-is-it-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespecialties.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/16\/dental-implants-during-pregnancy-is-it-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Get Dental Implants During Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For many people, being pregnant is an exciting but scary experience. Though the thought of bringing life into the world might be exhilarating, there are a lot of things that need to be taken care of before the baby is born, like decorating their nursery. When people are pregnant, they tend to focus all of their efforts on the health of their baby. It\u2019s only natural to want to do something nice for yourself, like improving the look of your smile with dental implants. If you\u2019re considering getting dental implants<\/a> during pregnancy, read on to learn about whether it\u2019s safe and how to prepare for the procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Impact of Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a range of things that can lead to tooth loss. Improper oral hygiene can lead to severe tooth infections or gum disease. Additionally, suffering a blow to the face can also cause a tooth to become severely damaged or to fall out. When you have a missing tooth, the jawbone in that area will no longer receive the stimulation it needs to remain healthy, which will cause it to erode. This will weaken the jawbone and may also lead to additional tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why It\u2019s Safer to Wait Until You\u2019ve Given Birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although dental implants can be placed after the first trimester, many dentists suggest waiting until after your baby has been born. There are several reasons why it\u2019s better to wait instead of getting dental implants during pregnancy, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n