# Is dental treatment safe during pregnancy?

Reviewed by [Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136)](https://kashyapdental.com.np/dr-rekha-pandey)

**Short answer:** Yes. Preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental treatment is safe throughout pregnancy, and dental X-rays and local anaesthesia can be used, according to the American Dental Association, citing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ([ADA, 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)). Some elective procedures may be postponed until after delivery. At Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics in Butwal, treatment is done by Dr. Rekha Pandey (BDS); see our [general dentistry in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry) pages and all [dental prices in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices).

## What can be done during pregnancy?

According to the American Dental Association ([ADA, 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)):

- Check-ups and cleaning (preventive care)
- Examinations and dental X-rays (diagnostic care)
- Fillings and other restorative treatment
- Local anaesthesia for treatment

## Can I have a root canal or extraction while pregnant?

The American Dental Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists agree that emergency treatments, such as extractions, root canals or restorations, can be safely performed during pregnancy ([ADA, 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)).

## What can wait until after the baby is born?

Some elective procedures may be postponed until after delivery. At Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics, teeth whitening is postponed during pregnancy.

## Before your visit

- Tell the dentist that you are pregnant and how many weeks
- Bring a list of the medicines you take

## What does treatment cost?

| Treatment | Price (NPR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Consultation, digital X-ray, OPG](https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry) | Confirmed at consultation | Varies case by case |
| [Scaling & polishing](https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry) | NPR 2,000–4,000 |  |
| [Tooth-coloured filling, back tooth](https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry) | NPR 1,500–2,500 | Composite |
| [Tooth-coloured filling, front tooth](https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry) | NPR 2,000–4,000 | Composite |
| [Root canal (RCT), single visit](https://kashyapdental.com.np/root-canal) | NPR 10,000 | A crown is usually advised afterwards |
| [Root canal (RCT), multiple visits](https://kashyapdental.com.np/root-canal) | NPR 8,000–12,000 |  |

Prices last updated: 24 October 2026. Your exact cost is explained and agreed before treatment starts.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I have a dental X-ray when pregnant?

Yes. Dental X-rays can be used during pregnancy, according to the American Dental Association ([ADA, 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)).

### Can I have a local anaesthetic at the dentist while pregnant?

Yes. Local anaesthesia can be used during pregnancy, according to the American Dental Association ([ADA, 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)).

### Can I have a root canal during pregnancy?

The American Dental Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists agree that emergency treatments, such as root canals, can be safely performed during pregnancy ([ADA, 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)).

## Read next

- https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/teeth-cleaning-cost-nepal
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/tooth-filling-cost-nepal
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices

## Sources

- [American Dental Association, Oral health topics: pregnancy. 2025](https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/pregnancy)

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

## Clinic details
- **Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics**, Butwal (काश्यप डेन्टल एन्ड एस्थेटिक्स)
- Address: Tilottama Path (Hospital Line), near Gastrocare, Butwal 32907, Lumbini Province, Nepal (तिलोत्तमा पथ (हस्पिटल लाइन), ग्यास्ट्रोकेयर नजिक, बुटवल). On Hospital Line (Tilottama Path), next to Gastrocare. Plus code MFX8+29 Butwal.
- Phone / WhatsApp: +977 974-3679953 (https://wa.me/9779743679953)
- Email: kashyapdcaa@gmail.com
- Opening hours: every day, 8 AM–6 PM
    - Sunday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Tuesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Saturday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Payment: Cash, eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay / bank QR, debit and credit cards
- Doctors: Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136), performs every treatment except braces and aligners; Dr. Madhav Pandey, MDS Orthodontics (NMC 15670), plans and treats every braces and clear aligner case.
- Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=2552023128400234002
- Prices: https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices
- Book an appointment: https://kashyapdental.com.np/book

Source: https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/dental-treatment-during-pregnancy