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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #51: Do I need to worry about mercury from metal fillings while breastfeeding?
Description: One of the most widely known recommendations for women while pregnant is to avoid eating fish due to the mercury content. But what about amalgam fillings? Today's question is posed by Emily, a concerned mother who wants to know if her breast milk is safe for her baby to drink because of the metal fillings she has. Join us to find out why Dr. B has both a short and a long answer to today's question, and why he believes that it is safe for Emily to be breastfeeding. We hear all about the forms of mercury that are present...