Re: cavities
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 15:54:36 -0500 (CDT)
A simple cavity will not affect a pregnancy.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sun, 30 Sep 2001, Molly wrote:
>
>I read on the archives about it being both safe and advised to get
>cavities filled during pregnancy. I know I have 2 at least since before
>I got pregnant, and I plan on having them filled. But I couldn't find
>on the archives..does the cavity endanger the preg.? I know a tooth
>infection does. I didn't know if a cavity was a tooth infection or not,
>and if it is bothersome..can lead to smthg dangerous..or is actually
>dangerous itself. A cavity can't cause a miscarriage, can it???
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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