Can I have a tooth extracted while breastfeeding?

Tooth extraction is one of the common methods of treating dental diseases. We all know that we must take anesthetics when extracting teeth, and we must take painkillers after the extraction. If we don’t use anesthesia and painkillers, I believe most people would not dare to extract teeth easily. So the question is, if you have a tooth extracted during breastfeeding and take painkillers and anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, these drug ingredients will inevitably enter the child's body through breast milk. Therefore, tooth extraction is not allowed during breastfeeding.

Generally, we do not recommend tooth extraction during breastfeeding, but if it is absolutely necessary, you can consider extraction. Because routine anti-inflammatory treatment is generally required after tooth extraction, you may need to wean the baby for a few days. You can go to the hospital for a check-up. If it is pulpitis caused by tooth decay, you can temporarily not have the tooth extracted. Root canal treatment can generally control the pain of the tooth. However, if after examination it is found that the mouth opening is not large, or the wisdom tooth is not in a good position for root canal treatment, then tooth extraction is required.

Why can't you have a tooth extracted during breastfeeding? Because after the tooth extraction, the tooth wound may become infected and require anti-inflammatory treatment. Some drugs will be passed to the baby through breast milk and may affect the baby, so you may need to wean for several days after the tooth extraction. Tooth extraction generally requires the use of anesthetics. At this time, the anesthetic components will be absorbed by the child along with the breast milk, which is not good for the growth and development of the child's nervous system. Tooth extraction is not a trivial matter, especially for women who are breastfeeding. It is wise to follow the advice of professional doctors. If you must have the tooth extracted, it is best not to breastfeed within 24 hours after the extraction. Wait until the anesthetic is basically metabolized after 24 hours before breastfeeding.

Women should not have their teeth extracted easily unless it is absolutely necessary during breastfeeding. In addition, tooth extraction is very harmful to the body. It will definitely cause bleeding, and the wound will take time to heal, which will definitely consume a lot of nutrients. During the breastfeeding period, a lot of nutrients are needed to supply the baby's growth. If the teeth are extracted, a large part of the nutrients will be used for recovery after the extraction, which is not good for the child.