{"id":2269,"date":"2023-11-30T16:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:55:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:55:09","slug":"safely-straighten-teeth-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/safely-straighten-teeth-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Safely Straighten My Teeth During Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How can I safely straighten my teeth during pregnancy? I planned on getting porcelain veneers next February because I want straight teeth. Now, I am pregnant and don\u2019t want to introduce any dental chemicals into my body until the baby is delivered. And as I am typing this, I\u2019ll probably have the same concerns while I\u2019m breastfeeding for a year. What chemicals should I be concerned about with porcelain veneers? \u2013 Fatu from CT<\/p>\n<p>Fatu,<\/p>\n<p>While in dental school, dentists are taught the following regarding dental treatment during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First trimester \u2013 Avoid introducing chemicals that might harm the baby<\/li>\n<li>Second trimester \u2013 Scheduling routine dental work is okay<\/li>\n<li>Third trimester \u2013 Whenever possible, avoid stress on the mother by limiting care to dental emergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are Porcelain Veneers Safe During Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_2042\" style=\"width: 332px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2042\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2042\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/porcelain-veneers-metairie-la-delaune.jpg\" alt=\"One porcelain veneer held by dental forceps\" width=\"322\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/porcelain-veneers-metairie-la-delaune.jpg 322w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/porcelain-veneers-metairie-la-delaune-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Porcelain veneer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Only local anesthetic\u2014one of the safest medications\u2014is used if you choose <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-porcelain-veneers.html\">porcelain veneers for teeth alignment<\/a>. Lidocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic that is proven to be safe during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Your concerns are understandable. If you want straighter teeth but don\u2019t want porcelain veneers throughout your pregnancy and during breastfeeding, there is an alternative.<\/p>\n<h2>Invisalign During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>A typical Invisalign case can be completed in a year or less. Although porcelain veneers are a faster way to align your teeth, if you wait until the baby is delivered and breastfeeding is complete, you\u2019ll have 19 months to <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/invisalign.html\">complete Invisalign treatment<\/a>. Invisalign is more affordable than porcelain veneers. Your dentist might need to bond small composite tabs to your teeth to help the aligners grip and move them. You will also wear BPA-free, medical-grade aligners to straighten your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Maintain regular hygiene appointments to keep your gums and teeth healthy during pregnancy. Before you receive Invisalign or any other dental treatment, your dentist will review your medical and dental histories to ensure you\u2019re a candidate. You\u2019ll undoubtedly weigh the pros and cons before deciding whether to proceed with dental treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Metairie, Louisiana, cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can I safely straighten my teeth during pregnancy? I planned on getting porcelain veneers next February because I want straight teeth. Now, I am pregnant and don\u2019t want to introduce any dental chemicals into my body until the baby is delivered. And as I am typing this, I\u2019ll probably have the same concerns while [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":2042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[1512,1483,1509,1511,1510],"class_list":{"0":"post-2269","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-porcelain-veneers","8":"tag-braces-pregnant","9":"tag-cosmetic-dentist-consultation","10":"tag-dentist-pregnancy","11":"tag-invisalign-pregnant","12":"tag-porcelain-veneers-pregnant","13":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Can I Safely Straighten My Teeth During Pregnancy?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You can safely straighten your teeth during pregnancy with porcelain veneers or Invisalign. 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