Teeth/gums

Has anyone else had bad gum and teeth issues? It seems like I got over the delicate gums but one of my teeth had been cracked just prior to my pregnancy, dentists told me that the nerve was not exposed so they decided to leave it and not fill it because it had filed itself down yet after having a couple sneaky jellybeans this poor tooth has just cracked completely in half. I’m so devastated because I had taken good care of my teeth and now I just want it ripped out but don’t have insurance to help pay for it to just be ripped out. We are getting by and I don’t want to ruin that by needing to spend hundreds to get a tooth pulled as I am not entitled to Paid Maternity Leave and I feel like it’s a big ask to my partner 🥺

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2 days ago

Oh I wasn't. Thank you Adele

2 days ago

@Temmy this is an Australian April 2023 babies group. Not sure if you were aware of that so that doesn’t apply here unfortunately.

3 days ago

Our teeth play a huge role in a lot of areas of our general health and can go downhill very quickly. If you have options, call around to a few dentists and get a couple quotes to see how much they'd charge. I hadn't been for a few years and went just as I'd fallen pregnant and had to have so much work done- also because pregnancy was affecting my gums. I know its tough and so expensive, but spending a few hundred to live without pain while you have a newborn baby is worth every cent to me. You can also see if any of the dentists do a payment plan for you. I'm sure your partner would also you rather be pain free and healthy to focus on bub. Sending love xx

3 days ago

Yes I cracked my tooth too. You’re teeth are more prone to issues during pregnancy I think from the hormones

3 days ago

My teeth have definitely played up during pregnancy! How I would think of it is teeth are one of those things that can get worse really quickly. Last thing you want is a newborn and a tooth infection or worse. I would get it looked at lovely