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How Should A Bone Spur In The Mouth Be Treated?

i just noticed what i think to be a bone spur on the bottom of my mouth it is not painful but i wanted to know if this is something i should see the dentist about. i am eight months pregnant and wanted to know if it coiuld wait until after i have the baby
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

Unfortunately, being pregnant does not keep you from getting sick or having other problems that anyone else does.

In my experience though, dentists are very reluctant to treat pregnant women even though there is no risk to the baby from routine dentistry. But since you just noticed this bump, I think there is time for you to wait until the baby is born to see a dentist, especially because it may be difficult to persuade someone to treat you.

Obviously if you begin to experience pain, bleeding or anything to indicate that this could be more serious, then I would seek dental care. Your OB practitioner may need to write them a note saying that it is safe to treat you.

I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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How Should A Bone Spur In The Mouth Be Treated?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Unfortunately, being pregnant does not keep you from getting sick or having other problems that anyone else does. In my experience though, dentists are very reluctant to treat pregnant women even though there is no risk to the baby from routine dentistry. But since you just noticed this bump, I think there is time for you to wait until the baby is born to see a dentist, especially because it may be difficult to persuade someone to treat you. Obviously if you begin to experience pain, bleeding or anything to indicate that this could be more serious, then I would seek dental care. Your OB practitioner may need to write them a note saying that it is safe to treat you. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown