Patient's question:
The baby is more than two months old and breastfeeding. The mother's gum around the wisdom tooth is inflamed and white, with some pain, and she cannot open her mouth fully. What medicine can she take? Can she still focus on breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be due to the improper position of the wisdom teeth, with resistance around them that prevents them from fully erupting, leading to inflammation and pain in the surrounding soft tissues. If you take medication or receive intravenous fluids, the drugs will inhibit milk production. If you need medication, you will need to temporarily stop breastfeeding. You can first try using an anti-inflammatory mouth rinse. If the swelling and pain subside, it is best to receive intravenous fluids for a faster effect, but this will require you to temporarily stop breastfeeding. Once the pain subsides, it is recommended to have the wisdom teeth removed.