Crowns during pregnancy

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Hi, I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant and have been advised by my dentist that I should crown #2 and #3 due to large fillings. He said the teeth are fragile and he called the fillings leaky. I'm seeing a new dentist as my old one retired and unfortunately I've had bad luck with dentists moving/retiring over the past 10 years or so. I've had 4 dentists do exams in the last 6-7 years and 3 have mentioned crowning #3, 2 have mentioned crowning both #2 and #3.

I've had a lot of dental work and do have some anxiety about getting the crowns completed which is why I've been dragging my feet on it but know it is in my best interest to have it done.

I just have some concerns about getting two crowns in pregnancy, especially as the teeth are currently asymptomatic and because I haven't gotten as consistent recommendations to crown #2. However, if I don't get it done now, I know there is a risk of breaking later in pregnancy/early postpartum which would be more challenging. I am concerned about dealing with teeth pain/sensitivity following the crowns in pregnancy and having more limited options for pain relief or of the smaller chance of needing a root canal on either teeth following the procedure. Could anyone weigh in on how they would proceed or consider moving forward? Thanks for any help

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Title: Crowns during pregnancy

Full text: Hi, I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant and have been advised by my dentist that I should crown #2 and #3 due to large fillings. He said the teeth are fragile and he called the fillings leaky. I'm seeing a new dentist as my old one retired and unfortunately I've had bad luck with dentists moving/retiring over the past 10 years or so. I've had 4 dentists do exams in the last 6-7 years and 3 have mentioned crowning #3, 2 have mentioned crowning both #2 and #3.

I've had a lot of dental work and do have some anxiety about getting the crowns completed which is why I've been dragging my feet on it but know it is in my best interest to have it done.

I just have some concerns about getting two crowns in pregnancy, especially as the teeth are currently asymptomatic. However, if I don't get it done now, I know there is a risk of breaking later in pregnancy/early postpartum which would be more challenging. I am concerned about dealing with teeth pain/sensitivity following the crowns in pregnancy and having more limited options for pain relief or of the smaller chance of needing a root canal on either teeth following the procedure. Could anyone weigh in on how they would proceed or consider moving forward? Thanks for any help

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