Alert: Cases of Dental Offices Causing Pregnancies Have Been Confirmed, Reports Danbury, CT Dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD

Most patients go to the dentist for semi annual dental cleanings, states Dr. Marks.  If you have a tooth ache, you may go for a filling.  If the decay is deep, you may need to have a root canal.  If your gums bleed, you may need periodontal treatment.  If your tooth can't be saved, you may need oral surgery.  If you are missing teeth, you may need a bridge, or implant, or dentures.  If your teeth are cooked, you may need Invisalign invisible aligners.  But what in the world does going to the dentist possibly have to do with getting pregnant!            FINISH  -->

Oral contraceptives are used by millions of women throughout the world, to prevent unintended pregnancies.  There have been reports of possible interactions between these contraceptives, and antibiotics, rendering contraceptives not fully effective, claims Dr. Marks.  The American Dental Association, and the American Medical Association have issued warnings to practitioners to warn patients taking this form of birth control to use additional methods during the course of taking antibiotics. 

There are sources that claim that this is a rare occurrence, but it is felt that the patient, (you), should make sure that your dentist is aware of your using that method of birth control, and try alternative methods.  Of course, if you had no need for antibiotics, (I will not chastise you for having a need to take antibiotics), then you would not have to worry about the dentist causing you to get pregnant!  If you need any non pregnancy advice- specifically about your smile, please CONTACT US.

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