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Lance Timmerman, DMD answers: Teeth whitening and pregnancy?

in my first trimester of pregnancy and hate my stained teeth.  is tooth whitening safe?


Lance Timmerman, DMD
3 months ago
By Lance Timmerman, DMD - Seattle Cosmetic dentist

While it is likely safe, there are no studies or proof that it is safe to use during pregnancy.  If you whiten, you are using the product "off label" and risking the health of your unborn child.

You only have a few months to wait before there is zero risk, so most doctors would encourage waiting.

Web reference: http://www.bestseattledentist.com/html/teeth-whitening.html
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