going to the dentist should be safe but you must always inform your dentist that you are pregnant. elective x-rays for instance may be postponed until after you deliver and any medications that may be prescribed would have to be those proven safe during pregnancy. the medicine that numbs your mouth is lidocaine. very little if any will be absorbed through the body. most of it stays right where the dentist put it. and the amount is very very tiny. this is not contraindicated if you are pregnant. your ob may also have some different parameters about dental visits so please discuss this in advance.
is it safe to go to the dentist when pregnant. is it safe to have the shot that numbs your mouth. . i have to have a root canal done and i just found out i am pregnant and want to know if it is safe for me to go?