Dental procedures are considered safe throughout pregnancy.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only in the first trimester
• D. Only in the second trimester

Answer: (A)

Oral health care can safely continue during pregnancy when indicated, with proper precautions. Treating dental problems is important because infections or untreated dental disease pose greater risks to both mother and fetus than the procedures themselves. Procedures commonly performed include fillings, cleanings, and even extractions when needed, all with careful use of local anesthesia and minimized radiographs (only when essential, with shielding). Medications are chosen to be safe for pregnancy, opting for analgesics like acetaminophen and appropriate antibiotics while avoiding those that can harm the developing fetus. While many clinicians prefer scheduling nonurgent work for the second trimester for comfort, there is no trimester in which necessary dental treatment must be avoided. That combination of safety, necessity, and proper precautions makes the statement true.