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What Can I Do About Gum Problems, Toothache Ad Enlarged Tonsil Glands At 17 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2023

Question: Hello Sir, My wife is now 17 weeks pregnant, from last 6 days she suffering from gum problem and tooth pain. Last 2 days it's gets more painful. Now her Tonsil glands is also enlarged and left side of her cheek is puffy now.
Visited a dentist, he prescribed the following
1. Novamox lb 500 3times
2. Calpol 650 twice
3. Rexidin gel

But 3 days went consuming those pills, the pain nothing change but worser.
Please help.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This seems dental infection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This seems to be dental abscess that is getting worse. It was better if dentist could run Xray of the tooth while taking precautions against radiation to the baby.

Your wife is on correct regimen. Usually amoxicillin works fine on it. Moreover we have to give medicine in pregnancy with due precaution. Sometimes, drainage is required. So you can consult a dentist today.

If dentist is not able to help then a surgeons consultation might be needed.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (26 minutes later)

But Mam is XRay is safe in pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Radiation during pregnancy is not safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Mostly abdominal x rays are not safe.

For other Xrays, radiation proof jackets can be work.

Though most dental abcesses drain by themselves in some time. Some might need drainage by dentist. Doing a mouth wash with Hydrogen peroxide can also heal. So checking with dentist again is needed.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar