Non-urgent procedures can usually be performed throughout the pregnancy, but the optimal time for any dental treatment is four to six months. A woman with a dental emergency who has severe pain can be treated in any three months, but an obstetrician should be consulted in an emergency requiring anesthesia or while prescribing. Only X-rays needed for emergencies should be taken during pregnancy. Finally, selective procedures that can be postponed should be postponed until the baby is born.
