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Re: Wisdom Teeth Extraction

From: 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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