Breastfeeding & Dental X Ray Risk - Breastfeeding after Dental x-ray

Hello D.,

It is completely safe to breastfeed after getting a FMX (full mouth x-rays). I was a dental assistant for 7 years. To be honest there is very little if any radiation exposure to you if your dental office followed all the appropriate safety precautions. Like wearing a X-ray vest. You can go ahead and breastfeed your baby.

Yes, you are fine to BF!

Oh I think you're fine! The worst that could happen is baby gets microwaved milk (LOL)

Yes, but they should have put a shield over you anyway. It should be standard procedure. If in doubt, do a pump and dump for a feeding or two. And be sure to ask the hygienist or dentist - although I know answers like this, I always bring it up, just in case there is new info they have that I don't, and to ensure that all precautions are taken.

And congrats on the extended breast feeding. I bf'd for a long time, too, with both kids and it's so worth it! DD is still attached although she hasn't nursed in over 6 months. The other day she said, "Mommy, your nonnies (our code word) are so precious....And they match!" Cracked me up. She likes to still cuddle them at bedtime while I'm reading.

as far as I know it's fine, you just don't want any xrays while pregnant

You're fine to breastfeed. I had dental x-rays done when I was pregnant! I had to have a root canal and a crown put on all while I was pregnant and my Dr. said that was fine. From what I heard- the amount of radiation you're exposed to from those type of x-rays is the same amount you get from being outside in the sun. Just as a precaution they did put 3 of the metal capes on me when they took the x-rays because they knew I was nervous about it!