{"id":39,"date":"2026-02-26T14:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:05:38","slug":"can-you-still-get-dental-implants-if-you-are-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/can-you-still-get-dental-implants-if-you-are-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Still Get Dental Implants if You\u2019re Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_580926232.jpg\" alt=\"A pregnant woman at the dentist\" class=\"wp-image-40\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4124694569244107;width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_580926232.jpg 887w, https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_580926232-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_580926232-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_580926232-400x283.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_580926232-550x389.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing one or more permanent teeth and would like to replace them with beautiful, functional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>, you\u2019re likely eager to get started. But although this dynamic treatment can restore your healthy smile for a lifetime, if you\u2019re pregnant, here\u2019s why your mouth makeover will have to wait just a little bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Treatment and Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pregnancy is divided into three trimesters based on the growth and development of your baby. In the first trimester, it is recommended that you avoid certain dental treatments unless they\u2019re medically necessary, and <em>not<\/em> repairing the problem would pose a greater risk to you and your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second trimester, however, it is safer to undergo certain treatments. Local anesthesia can be used for minor procedures, as well as X-rays if medically necessary. But because it is considered elective, dental implant surgery is not permitted during <em>any<\/em> part of pregnancy. In fact, in addition to the surgery itself not being allowed, the antibiotics prescribed <em>after<\/em> placement shouldn\u2019t be used at any point during gestation, nor should the strong anesthesia required to keep you comfortable during the procedure itself. Finally, powerful hormonal fluctuations may also increase your risk of dental implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Begin the Dental Implant Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that you can\u2019t undergo dental implant surgery when you\u2019re pregnant, it doesn&#8217;t mean you can\u2019t get the treatment process started while you wait. Your second trimester is a great time to have a consultation with your dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Will I Be Ready for Dental Implant Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to begin your dental implant treatment is ultimately up to you. After the second trimester or following the birth of your child, your dentist will be happy to meet with you and discuss the entire process, but don\u2019t rush your recovery. Although it <em>is<\/em> important to have a healthy, beautiful smile, your physical and mental health is just as precious. Thus, take as much time as you need to bond with your baby and feel like yourself again. Then, when you\u2019re ready to get started repairing your gorgeous grin, your dentist will be there to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Bradford Dental Care<\/a>, Dr. Bower and Dr. Vazquez are proud to provide durable, lifelike dental implants right here in Haverhill. While major life events like pregnancy may require you to delay treatment for a few months, they\u2019ll be ready to help rebuild your smile as soon as you\u2019re ready. To schedule a consultation for dental implants, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/contact.html\">our website<\/a> or call 978-372-0600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re missing one or more permanent teeth and would like to replace them with beautiful, functional dental implants, you\u2019re likely eager to get started. But although this dynamic treatment can restore your healthy smile for a lifetime, if you\u2019re pregnant, here\u2019s why your mouth makeover will have to wait just a little bit longer. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/can-you-still-get-dental-implants-if-you-are-pregnant\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can You Still Get Dental Implants if You\u2019re Pregnant? | Bradford Dental Care Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here\u2019s why if you\u2019re pregnant, you\u2019ll need to wait to restore your smile with dental implants.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bradforddc.com\/blog\/can-you-still-get-dental-implants-if-you-are-pregnant\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Can You Still Get Dental Implants if You\u2019re Pregnant? 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