Would extractions or implantations be better when getting braces for fixing missing teeth gaps?

Critical foetal development occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Dental implant placement is a surgical procedure that requires the use of local anaesthetic injections, X-rays and even bone grafting material. Post-surgical care includes the use of painkillers and antibiotics. Most drugs are safe to use during pregnancy. Dental X-rays are safe during pregnancy (European guidelines on radiation protection in dental radiology) (https://ec. europa. eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/136. pdf).

Losing a baby tooth later in life always presents as a dilemma for patients. Certainly a missing front tooth affects our confidence as it is in a visible region. This is often a multidisciplinary problem and best assessed by an orthodontist who work closely with a restorative dentist.