During lactation, it is possible to have dental cleaning as long as the body allows it and there are no obvious discomforts. After one to four weeks of postpartum recovery, one can go to a regular hospital for dental cleaning.
Experts explain that many drugs taken during breastfeeding can be secreted through breast milk and ingested by the baby. Therefore, if medication is necessary during dental cleaning, it is best to space it at least four hours apart from breastfeeding to reduce the dosage of the drug in breast milk. It is also important to seek dental care from a reputable medical institution to avoid any negative consequences.
Currently, hospitals generally use ultrasonic dental cleaning. The ultrasonic scaler used in dental cleaning does not have any cutting function itself. It relies on the high-frequency vibration of ultrasonic waves to break down dental calculus. The dentist needs to continuously move the scaler without applying pressure. It only gently touches the dental calculus without any side effects on the teeth and gums, and it can also prevent the occurrence of some periodontal diseases.
