Hey, everyone! I'm Dr. Nick Tanner and I practice at Mortenson Family Dental in Corydon, Indiana.
Just a quick word to all those blossoming pregnant ladies out there! Keeping your teeth clean during pregnancy may seem unrelated to your baby but your mouth is the doorway to all kinds of things that can enter your bloodstream and affect your tender little one. Many women would sacrifice their own body for the health of their fetus, but in this case, taking care of yourself IS caring for the health of your fetus. Get a letter from your OB authorizing dental work and any specifications he or she desires and we'll take care of the rest!
"Ok, Dr. Tanner. I understand that cleanings are necessary and safe, but what if I just have bad luck and a tooth that I've been worried about starts really hurting while I'm pregnant?" Rest assured that the medications that we use have never been shown to be harmful to a fetus. In fact, by alleviating your pain, this decreases your stress and helps maintain an ideal environment for the growth of your baby. Even the digital x-rays we use have extremely low radiation levels that, with our protective aprons, no threat to your baby. Good luck with your pregnancy, and remember you only have to brush the teeth you want to keep!
Dr. Nick Tanner
Mortenson Family Dental Corydon
2086 Old Hwy 135 NW Ste 2
Corydon, IN 47112
Phone: (812) 734-1300
Fax: (812) 225-5126
