05/23/2026
๐ค If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning a family โ this one's worth a save.
One of the questions we hear most from expecting and new moms is some version of: "Do my fillings matter for my baby?" It's a thoughtful question, and it deserves a thoughtful answer.
Here's what the research points to: the silver (amalgam) fillings many of us grew up with contain mercury, and studies have linked the number of a mother's amalgam fillings to mercury levels measured in cord blood, the placenta, and breast milk. Because babies and young children are small and still developing, this is a conversation many families want to have early.
This isn't a reason to panic โ and importantly, removing healthy fillings isn't always recommended. It's simply a reason to be informed and to talk it through with a dentist who understands your goals. Mercury-free alternatives exist, and the right choice always depends on you and your situation.
If this is on your mind, you're not alone โ and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. ๐ฟ
๐ Expecting or planning? Save this for your next dental visit, or send it to a mom who'd want to see it.
For educational purposes only. Individual treatment decisions should be made with a licensed dental professional.๐ค If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning a family โ this one's worth a save.
One of the questions we hear most from expecting and new moms is some version of: "Do my fillings matter for my baby?" It's a thoughtful question, and it deserves a thoughtful answer.
Here's what the research points to: the silver (amalgam) fillings many of us grew up with contain mercury, and studies have linked the number of a mother's amalgam fillings to mercury levels measured in cord blood, the placenta, and breast milk. Because babies and young children are small and still developing, this is a conversation many families want to have early.
This isn't a reason to panic โ and importantly, removing healthy fillings isn't always recommended. It's simply a reason to be informed and to talk it through with a dentist who understands your goals. Mercury-free alternatives exist, and the right choice always depends on you and your situation.
If this is on your mind, you're not alone โ and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. ๐ฟ
๐ Expecting or planning? Save this for your next dental visit, or send it to a mom who'd want to see it.
For educational purposes only. Individual treatment decisions should be made with a licensed dental professional.๐ค If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning a family โ this one's worth a save.
