Is Sensodyne Whitening Toothpaste OK while pregnant?

I use Sensodyne toothpaste for obvious reasons but it just dawned on me that it may not be safe during pregnancy, especially as my current tube is also a 'gentle whitening' one.

Does anyone know if it's OK or not?

I guess it would be ok? I don't see why not, so long as you aren't swallowing it rather than spitting it out when done. I use a similar product the Colgate one instead.

If you were really concerned you could look up the individual ingredients online to make sure they don't cause issues with pregnancy. That would be what I would do, and switch to a different brand if concerned. You could also discuss this with your Midwife or OB to see if there is any cause for concern?

Hope this helps.

Yeah, I'll get some normal toothpaste until I can check with my OB or unless someone in here knows for sure. I just had a feeling whitening toothpastes were a no-no but I can't remember for sure.

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Wow this never crossed my mind when I was pregnant and I used it the whole time! DD's teeth are pretty white come to think of it ;)

This is all the info I could find online if it helps, seems so long as you aren't swallowing the stuff should be ok.

Pregnancy Precautions: FAQs

"Teeth Whiteners, Teeth Bleaching

Should I avoid them? Maybe. As with self-tanners, no good studies have been done on teeth whiteners that definitively say whether they're safe to use if you're expecting. And some makers of whitening products do caution against using them during pregnancy. Some dentists encourage waiting until after pregnancy to get your teeth whitened and others say that the procedures are safe. The concern is primarily about the chemicals used in teeth whitening products that could be swallowed and the potential effect on a fetus.

What are the risks, if any, to my baby? There's currently no evidence that teeth whitening can harm a fetus.

What can I do about it? Talk to your doctor before plunking down the cash on whitening products. If you'd rather wait until after your pregnancy to try to make your teeth pearly white, simply brush regularly with whitening toothpaste, which may give a little extra kick to your smile."