I m 26 year old female who is currently 24 wks pregnant. I started having sudden symptoms of a swollen tongue, and noticed whites spots almost like a growth on the sides of my tonguem I also noticed swelling n my throat & some difficulty swallowing. - do have a tooth that is in need of a root canal, & one that is roke in hlf & and my gums have now grown over the other covering the hole, it may b infected due to that, but is that the cause? & is there anything I can do while pregnant to treat the problem.
Hello have read your query and understand your concerns. Root canal is not really have a direct effect on the fetus during pregnancy. Although the film(x-ray) is necessary to examine the tooth, but the radiation in question is minimal and x-rays are directed towards the mouth and not the abdomen. Other possible sources of risk associated with root canal treatment are