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Re: Wisdom Teeth ExtractionFrom: William F. von Almen, II, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 27 Nov 1998 19:17:09 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 25 Nov 1998, Donna wrote: > >My dentist has been recommending that I get my wisdom teeth extracted >for >over 2 years now. Since I've had no trouble with them, I haven't >thought >much about it. Wouldn't you know it, now that I'm pg (22weeks) one of >them >is starting to ache. I go in for a consultation Monday to see if it has >to come out now or if it can wait until after I give birth. I have >called my >OB's nurse who said it's okay at this stage and that I could have >novacaine but no gas (which I don't like anyway so that's no big deal). >She also said I can take Tylenol 3 for pain and Keflex if needed. Just >looking for another opinion. Donna I agree wholeheartedly with your OB. Do not get them out if you do not have to, but if you do, these are the recommendations I give to my patients. Good Luck.
-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth New Orleans, La.
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