Pregnancy (2nd trimester) — best window for elective dental care
2nd trimester (weeks 13-28) is the BEST WINDOW for non-urgent dental care: organogenesis complete, nausea improved, better chair tolerance. ADA/ACOG: necessary care safe THROUGHOUT pregnancy. ADDITIONAL 2ND TRIMESTER CONSIDERATION: GDM screening typically at 24-28 weeks — if diagnosed, dental risk includes HYPOGLYCEMIA during appointments (especially if on insulin) + higher infection susceptibility with poor glycemic control. Same pregnancy medication rules apply; cross-reference D1 diabetes module for glucose management.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
More medical conditions in dentistry
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