Can Wisdom Teeth Be Removed During Lactation?

1. Generally speaking, wisdom teeth can be extracted during lactation. If the pain from the wisdom tooth is particularly severe, extraction can be an option. However, if the patient can tolerate it, it is recommended to postpone the extraction until after lactation to avoid any potential impact on breast milk.

2. During lactation, patients may experience frequent inflammation and pain in their wisdom teeth due to factors such as insufficient sleep, high mental stress, and decreased body resistance. If the pain is extremely severe and unbearable, it may also lead to decreased milk secretion or systemic infection. In such cases, timely extraction of the wisdom tooth is necessary.

3. Normally, the local anesthetic used during tooth extraction does not affect normal lactation. However, if the patient develops an infection after the extraction and requires antibiotic treatment, it is recommended to communicate with the doctor and choose safer medications with minimal impact on breastfeeding. For safety reasons, patients are advised to store breast milk 3 to 5 days before the extraction and avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours afterward. Additionally, after the extraction, it is important to closely monitor the recovery of the tooth and schedule regular follow-up visits.