Article submitted By Remarkable Smiles Orthodontics.
This is a question that comes up more frequently than you’d think. Often, women will be in the midst of their orthodontic procedure when they discover they are pregnant. Their first thought will be to the health of their baby.
To answer the question right away, it is okay for pregnant women to wear braces, see an orthodontist and start or complete a teeth straightening program. There are no risks to the woman or baby during pregnancy. This includes all types of braces such as Invisalign, metal braces, lingual and ceramic braces.
Of course, it’s important to let your orthodontist know on your next visit that you’re pregnant. It’s good to have information like this on your medical chart with any doctors you may be seeing. The reasons for this are self-explanatory. You never know when a doctor might prescribe a treatment or drug for some condition that could be harmful to a pregnant woman, so be sure all your doctors, dentists and/or specialists know. Often pregnant women are excited to share the news anyway.
If you’ve always longed to have straight teeth and a perfect smile, a visit to a local orthodontist can be the first step. As we age, crooked teeth and gaps can become worse, so the sooner the better.
Just as with pregnancy, your insurance may pay at least part of any dental procedures including braces. By using pre-tax dollars from your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), you can save money too.
Article written by Remarkable Smiles Orthodontics. Dr. Mark Rashidi has lots of experience at giving patients a beautiful smile. He serves Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Irvine, California. If you’re pregnant and thinking about braces, please give the office a call. Dr. Mark is very experienced with traditional metal braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign.
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