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A member asked:
If iron ferretin level is 9.5, would me being on my period, and going to get my teeth filled for cavities make it lower before it comes up?
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Dental Visits: Fillings will have no effect on your iron levels.
Answered 3/11/2015
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See your dentist: Hemoglobin values will generally reach a low normal range of 9.5–10.5 g/dL, so you can easily and safely walk to your dentist for treatment. Good luck.
Answered 3/12/2015
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