During pregnancy, the immunity gradually weakens, and the metabolism can be broken. In some cases, this leads to a number of problems with the teeth and gums. For example, pregnant women may experience bleeding gums, in the presence of which it is necessary to begin treatment. If this is not done, there will be a chance of loosening and tooth loss.
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Causes of bleeding gums during pregnancy
Recently, bleeding gums during pregnancy is observed more and more, but this does not indicate the normality of this phenomenon. Most often leads to bleeding gingivitis, that is, gum diseasethat blush and swell. The cause of gingivitis is poor hygiene and accumulation of large amounts of plaque on the teeth. At the same time, pregnancy becomes a risk factor, because progesterone, which is actively produced during this period, weakens the gums.
Other causes of bleeding:
- toxicosis;
- calcium deficiency;
- reduced enamel strength;
- saliva composition change.
Disturbing signs
If during pregnancy bleeding occurs once, then this indicates a hormonal adjustment. In this case, do not worry. Enough to regularly visit the dentist.
If gingivitis develops, its early symptoms will appear as early as 3 months after the onset of pregnancy. As a rule, we are talking about catarrhal gingivitis, that is, acute form. Its symptoms are:
- redness;
- swelling of the gums;
- sensation of itching in the mouth;
- bleeding when cleaning and eating solid foods;
- unpleasant smell;
- taste in mouth;
- slight increase in temperature.
If you do not see a doctor if one or more of the above symptoms appear, the disease will become chronic by going into the hypertrophic form. A sign of such gingivitis is an increase in gums that can cover the crown of the teeth. In general, hypertrophic gingivitis has 2 forms:
- swollen. Differs bleeding even during sleep. At the same time, the interdental nipples gradually increase;
- fibrous. Redness of the gums is not observed, and bleeding occurs only with mechanical action.
It must be remembered that the inflammatory process in the body of a pregnant woman sometimes represents a danger to the fetus. So, with gingivitis the likelihood of premature birth increases about 5 times. In addition, the disease can lead to insufficient weight in the baby or caries of milk teeth.
Treatment
If one of the above symptoms is detected, an urgent need to register with a doctor. The specialist will assess the condition of the oral cavity and give the necessary recommendations.
Folk remedies
If a gums are bleeding during pregnancy, most often various rinses are used based on decoctions of sage, chamomile, oak bark and St. John's wort. It must be remembered that during pregnancy, not all of these herbs can be consumed. For example, there is evidence that yarrow refers to hemostatic agents. Moreover, it is able to enhance the tone. Accordingly, during the carrying of the child can not use such a decoction.
Pregnant women can safely use the following folk recipes:
- chamomile decoction. 1 tbsp. l inflorescences pour a glass of boiling water.After half an hour, the broth is filtered. The finished product has anti-inflammatory effect;
- blueberry infusion. 20 g of dried blueberries pour a glass of cool water and insist 10-15 hours;
- a solution of soda is often used for rinsing the mouth. It is enough to stir 1 tsp. powder in a glass of warm water. Rinsing is carried out several times a day;
- Sealer oil has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. For the preparation of funds 1 tbsp. l St. John's wort crushed, and then poured into a container with 1 liter of any vegetable oil. Put the liquid on the stove and bring it to a boil several times. Then the oil is cooled, gently filtered and used to lubricate the gums.
Professional treatment
If bleeding gums during pregnancy is observed more than once, an urgent need to consult a specialist. An experienced doctor will prescribe the removal of deposits, including a light touch and old tartar. If the condition of the teeth is good, the procedure will be completely painless. If the patient has started inflammation, there may be unpleasant sensations during the removal of the deposits. After the procedure for decontamination you must rinse the mouth chlorhexidine solution.
Anti-inflammatory therapy is required to normalize vascular tissue. For this purpose, special pastes and ointments are applied to the affected areas. In their composition only safe ingredients are presentedtherefore, the drugs do not affect the fetus. It is best to give preference to heparin ointment.
Revision of the diet
Active formation of dental deposits is possible with regular sugar intake, therefore, if gingivitis was detected, it is necessary minimize the amount of sweets in the diet. After each candy you need to carefully brush your teeth.
During pregnancy, immunity should be maintained. This is especially true when gum bleeding is observed. Vitamins A, C, D and some of group B will help to reduce inflammation. Since the teeth are very sensitive during this period, it is necessary to avoid eating too hot and cold foods.
To improve the condition of the oral cavity, you should add to the diet blackberries, broccoli, onions. To stabilize the condition of the gums, the use of vitamin C, which is contained in citrus fruits, strawberries and cabbage, is recommended.
It is necessary to responsibly approach the formation of the diet. Due to an oversupply of vitamins, negative consequences are possible.
Gums bleeding and gestational age
First trimester
At this time only minimal intervention is allowed. Potent drugs are strictly prohibited. However, you should regularly visit the doctor. Only the specialist will be able to assess the condition of the oral cavity and find a suitable treatment or postpone it. During this period, you can not resort to ultrasonic laser cleaning. It is best to choose a good paste and brush.
Second trimester
Various dental procedures are shown. If necessary, dental treatment is allowed. Manual cleaning with anti-inflammatory measures is recommended.
Third trimester
During this period, you should abandon the use of ultrasound.
Preventive measures
If for some reason you can not use a brush, you should take a dental floss. It is best to choose a brush of weak or normal hardness. Otherwise there is a possibility of damage during cleaning. When pregnancy is to abandon the electric brushes. Professional cleaning of the stone can be carried out at 7, 17, 27 and 36 weeks.
Gums that bleed during pregnancy may indicate serious dental problems. Of course, you can use broths and rinsesbut this is in most cases not enough.To solve the problem of bleeding during pregnancy, you should review the diet and regularly visit the dentist.