“Is it safe to go under dental anesthesia while pregnant?”

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“Is it safe to go under dental anesthesia while pregnant?”

I am a 27 year old pregnant woman. I want to know if it is safe to go under dental anesthesia while pregnant?

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**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Dental surgery is done under local anesthesia and risks are minimal.

**Dr. Bernard Wittels** Anesthesiologist Evanston, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bernard Wittels Anesthesiologist Evanston, IL

If you only receive local anesthetic administered by your dentist, then it is safe.

**Rashida Loya** Anesthesiologist | Dentist Anesthesiologist Naples, Florida · Accepted Answer

Rashida Loya Anesthesiologist | Dentist Anesthesiologist Naples, Florida

Yes, early pregnant patients should wait as some anesthetics affect the new fetus during early pregnancies.

**Barry Miller** Dentist | Dentist Anesthesiologist Bay Harbour Island, FL · Accepted Answer

Barry Miller Dentist | Dentist Anesthesiologist Bay Harbour Island, FL

Generally only for emergency cases. But I would suggest speaking w you OB/ GYN first.