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Did Teeth Whitening Hurt My Baby?

Posted on November 29, 2022 by writeradmin.

I have a plan to work on my teeth, but it required some saving up before I could start. Here was my initial plan:
1. Teeth whitening
2. Change my silver fillings for the mercury-free kind
3. Possibly porcelain veneers on my front four teeth

I had just gotten the teeth whitening done a few weeks ago when I realized something was off with my cycle. I ran a test and learned I am pregnant. I looked it up and everything says NOT to whiten when you are pregnant. Now I am panicked that I did something which hurt my baby. Is there anything I can do?

Melanie T.

Dear Melanie,

Pregnant woman at dentist before treatment

First things first– Congratulations on becoming a mother!! This is such an exciting time in your life. I can already tell you are going to be a good mother based on your panic. That seems to be a common feeling in the best of mothers.

While it is true that it is recommended not to do any teeth whitening while pregnant, that is because there have not been any significant studies on the effects of teeth whitening on the unborn. As you can imagine, there is not a huge number of new mothers eager to allow the medical community to use their unborn children as test subjects. That being said, though there is no data either way, it is highly unlikely your procedure did any damage. I would take a deep breath and just move on from here.

I recommend you schedule your dental checkup to happen during your second trimester. This is the time the mother is most comfortable and the early danger time of pregnancy of the first trimester has passed.

As for your other plans. I would wait on switching out your amalgam fillings. While it is a good idea, the silver is made mostly of mercury—a known toxin. While there is a sanitary amalgam removal procedure that is designed to eliminate the danger of mercury inhalation, I would not want to risk even a little bit getting to your child. Once your child is born and weaned (if you’re breastfeeding), then you can move forward with the rest of your plans. Make sure you use a mercury-free dentist.

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The Best Dentist for a Recovering Bulimic

Posted on November 9, 2022 by writeradmin.

I need to find the best dentist for my situation. I am a recovering bulimic. While I am doing well, I hate what I did to my smile as a result. I need to fix my teeth, but am worried if I went to a strictly cosmetic dentist that he would have higher expectations than I can give at the moment. What is the best type of dentist for someone in my situation?

Ellie

Dear Ellie,

Blonde woman with a beautiful smile. Congratulations on your progress and recovery. That shows you have a lot of courage and fortitude. What you’re doing isn’t easy. One thing we can make easier for you is helping you get that gorgeous smile you deserve.

In this case, I think you will want a dentist that both has strong cosmetic skills and understands the mechanics behind a full mouth reconstruction. I would start by looking at their reconstructive qualifications because if they mess that up, you could end up with your bite thrown off leading to painful TMJ Disorder. Look at Dr. Marion’s bio to get an idea of what type of dentist you look for with these advanced credentials.

Once you have narrowed that down, look at the smile galleries for each of those dentists to see who has the artistry to create beautiful smiles. If they don’t have a smile gallery, they do not create beautiful smiles. It is important they have cosmetic skills, because general dentists tend to have an “I know best” attitude. That will not be the best dentist for you. Instead, you need the compassion and patient oriented attitude you would get from a cosmetic dentist.

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