Scheduled extraction of teeth, breastfeeding. Using lidocaine or articaine. Express concern for newborn?
Patient: GOOD EVENING, I AM SCHEDULED FOR AN EXTRACTION OF SEVERAL TEETH I AM TOLD THE DENTIST WILL BE USING EITHER LIDOCAINE OR ARTICAINE I WAS ALSO SHOWN TO RECOMMEND LIDOCAINE OVER THE OTHER ANYWAYS I AM BREASTFEEDING AND I HAVE BEEN USING HERBS FOR OVER 20 YEARS I HAVEN'T HAD ANT CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE IN MY SYSTEM FOR ABOUT 25 YEARS NOW...I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED FOR MY NEWBORN YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hello,Welcome to health care magic forum.I have read your concern.There is nothing to worry to extract teeth while breast feeding.The only concern is-you need to take rest after extraction of teeth.Certain antibiotics can cause diarrhea to the child while breast feeding.Please do inform your dentist regarding this.You can proceed with the required treatment to be done.Meanwhile, maintain oral hygiene well.Take a balanced diet.Hope this helps.