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Wisdom teeth cavity
I m a breastfeeding mother having 5 month old baby.and have a wisdom teeth cavity which cause pain during nights. Already removed my right side wisdom teeth cavity 2 years before.my doubt is removeing this teeth during this time cause harm to baby as it involves using numbness injection and tablets consumption...
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The local anaesthesia used during the procedure is safe for breast feeding mothers and do not cause any harm to the baby. And the medications prescribed keeping mothers and their babies in mind and are also completely safe.
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I suggest you to visit dentist tell them full medical history and follow whatever treatment they suggest
Health Tips
Please do not delay treatment as condition may worsen
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LA compositions used for pregnant and lactating womens are carefully choosen keeping mind the safety of child and mother ;also the drug of choice will also be safest,so rest-assured, The extraction will only help you and aswell as to child as if u are at ease so the child could be as they are too connected to mothers!!
Choose a experienced and authentic (Licensed)Dentist for extraction !”
Next Steps
Get properly assessed by a Dentist, (IOPAR)then let the dentist decide what to suggest !?extraction , dis-occlude; or what ever the required treatment according to your condition.
Health Tips
Never to apply hot to the pain site; *only use cold compression as it will help ease the pain”! #Hot always in dental pains will aggravate situation and could also lead to Swelling and aggravated pain
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It is completely understandable to be cautious about how dental procedures might affect your baby, especially when you’re navigating the sleepless nights of both a 5-month-old and wisdom tooth pain.
It is generally safe to have a tooth extraction while breastfeeding.
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Hi! Being in pain will cause more harm to you and your baby. Extraction is safe while breastfeeding . The injection and limited pain killer use will not harm your baby.
You can visit your nearby dentist for the same
Next Steps
In clinic dentist consultation
Health Tips
Please don't neglect your health in general and oral health in particular. Don't forget to brush your teeth while caring for baby. Good luck
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