Eric Linden, DMD, MSD, MPH

595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

(201) 307-0339

Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed

Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Laser dental surgery during pregnancy?

Q: Can I have laser dental surgery during pregnancy?

A: Ideally, elective work should be done before the patient becomes pregnant if possible. Otherwise, we wait until after the pregnancy. But if there is an infection in the mouth, we have to take care of it, no matter what, with clearance from the patient’s physician. There is something called “pregnancy gingivitis”. If someone has preexisting gum disease and they get pregnant, it gets very much out of control. If treatment is essential, we prefer to treat during the first two trimesters, not the third. Cleanings from a trained Periodontist are recommended during pregnancy to avoid problems and infections. Laser treatment can be done as well.

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