So after birth can we...

melaniedel

Can we whiten teeth, and use benzol peroxide, etc if we are breastfeeding? Of course I will ask my doctor, but just curious right now. Thanks!

kathymarie

I don't know the breastfeeding rules yet, but you can use benzyol peroxide now.

cozylittlecave

kathymarie:

I don't know the breastfeeding rules yet, but you can use benzyol peroxide now.

Not everyone is ok with BP, but I spoke with my Dr, did a lot of research, and I AM using Proactive (part of the system anyway), which uses benzoyl peroxide.  There are no actual studies done on it, which is the root of some peoples' concern. It's something you should look into & speak with your doctor about. 

As per teeth whiteners, I want to say that it's a no-no during breast feeding too, but I can't remember for sure (I looked into it).  Again, some quick google searches and a talk with your doctor should be added to your list.

ohfour

According to kellymom.com: "Tooth whiteners

According to my references, teeth whiteners are carbamide peroxide, which is just a stabilized formulation of hydrogen peroxide. When it touches tissue, it releases pure hydrogen peroxide almost immediately. Its transfer to the plasma is minimal, if at all. According to Thomas Hale, PhD (in Medications and Mothers' Milk), "it would be all but impossible for any to reach breastmilk except under extreme overdose." Even if absorbed, it would be metabolized in seconds."

https://www.kellymom.com/health/lifestyle/mom-activities.html#toothwhite

Fuzzy21

I was wondering this too because it has been driving me crazy not being able to whiten my teeth right now. I planned to ask my OB on Monday. 

megd06

I asked a friend who is a dental hygienist, and her H is in his last year of dental school (she's also pg for the 2nd time) and she said teeth whitening while pregnant AND bfeeding is a *huge* no-no, from what they learn in school.