Can I see a dentist while breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding usually need to protect their bodies well. Once any abnormality occurs in the body, it will not only affect the secretion of milk, but also cause women to suffer from the harm caused by the illness to their bodies. Special attention should be paid to their oral hygiene during breastfeeding, otherwise it is easy to suffer from oral diseases. Women who are breastfeeding usually cannot take many medicines, as taking them will affect the baby.

Can I go to the dentist while breastfeeding?

The 1st to 3rd month and the 7th to 10th month of pregnancy are critical periods for the development of the embryo and fetus. Even if pregnant mothers have dental diseases, it is best to avoid these two periods and can choose to receive treatment in the second trimester. Some routine dental treatments, such as pregnancy gingivitis, caries, and periodontitis, can be effectively treated during this period.

Can new mothers see a dentist?

After the baby is born, new mothers can go to the dentist. New mothers can have their teeth cleaned, teeth extracted, periodontal disease treated, orthodontics performed, etc. during the breastfeeding period. Of course, the specific situation requires the doctor's advice.

Can I still breastfeed my baby after having anesthesia at the dentist?

Many new mothers worry that the anesthetic used during dental care will affect their breast milk and affect the health of their baby. In fact, local anesthesia used in the oral cavity uses a trace amount of anesthetics, and the drug almost does not enter the breast milk, and there is no need to worry about it entering the baby's body through breastfeeding. If the mother is really worried, she can feed the baby once before anesthesia and then feed again 3 to 4 hours after treatment.

Does X-ray examination affect breastfeeding?

In fact, the amount of X-ray radiation used to take tooth root images is very small, and it can be taken during breastfeeding and pregnancy. Moreover, regular dental institutions are now equipped with radiation-proof waist and neck belts.

Is it safe to take dental medications while breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding mothers do need to avoid the side effects of some medications, but there are also many medications that are harmless to both mother and baby, so breastfeeding mothers do not need to worry about the effects of medications and resist going to the dentist. Just communicate with your dentist in advance and tell them that you are breastfeeding. Dentists must weigh the pros and cons and give breastfeeding mothers safe medications.

Can mothers brush their teeth during the confinement period?

The "saying" that you can't brush your teeth during confinement is very wrong. The confinement period lasts for 30 days. What does it mean not to brush your teeth for 30 days? If we don’t brush our teeth for one night, we often have bad breath when we wake up the next morning. The bad habit of not brushing your teeth for a month will only cause dental disease to develop further and cause more serious consequences. Dentist advice: Postpartum mothers can carefully clean their teeth with warm water and a soft toothbrush.