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A member asked:

I got nummed at the dentist for fillings... will it go into my breastmilk ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not enough: to worry about. It's quickly metabolized and minimal amounts excreted in breast milk. Your baby was exposed to more local anesthetic if you had a labor epidural.

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2014

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