Is Fluoride Toothpaste safe during pregnancy?
Recommended during pregnancy to protect teeth, especially with morning sickness and cravings. Spit, don't rinse.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceModerate
What the sources say
NHS guidance for pregnancy recommends brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste (at least 1,000 ppm; 1,350–1,500 ppm for better protection) using a pea-sized amount, and spitting rather than rinsing. NIH (NIDCR) says fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. ACOG states oral health care is safe and important during pregnancy.
Also listed as
fluoride, fluoride mouthwash, sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, stannous fluoride
Sources
- NHS (Leeds Community Healthcare): Oral health in pregnancy
- NIH NIDCR: Fluoride
- ACOG (via PubMed): Committee Opinion No. 569: Oral health care during pregnancy and through the lifespan (Obstet Gynecol, 2013)
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.