To no reason could not outshine the happiness of pregnancy, it is worth taking care of your health in advance. It is prudent to pass through to pregnancy specialists who will diagnose existing pathologies and will be able to conduct adequate treatment. It should be remembered that during pregnancy, many medications and diagnostic procedures are contraindicated. But even if you take all the precautions, then there are certain problems that are associated with the changes in the body of the pregnant woman, and they should not be forgotten. Such problems include, for example, bleeding gums in pregnant women.
Causes of bleeding gums in pregnant women
Many women have experienced a problem that during pregnancy, the gum bleeds. What are the reasons for this phenomenon? First of all, the cause of this condition can be a hormonal reorganization of the body of a pregnant woman, in which the gum tissue becomes loose, its connective tissue becomes thinner. Another reason may be a deficiency of vitamins, microelements, especially in the second trimester of pregnancy, during which the fetus grows actively and its teeth and bones mineralize. At this stage, the woman should carefully choose what she uses for food, in which there must be enough calcium. Food rich in calcium is mandatory in the diet of a pregnant woman. It is necessary to drink milk, eat hard cheese and cottage cheese. Additionally, calcium will be useful.
The cause of bleeding may also be an excess in the diet of a pregnant woman's carbohydrate food. It should be replaced with sweet fruits and dried fruits, confine flour.
Bleeding gums can be caused by a deficiency of vitamins, because the need for women in them exceeds their dose before pregnancy, since the baby also requires vitamins. In this case, it is worth giving preference to natural products, plus taking a complex of multivitamins designed specifically for women in the position.
Plaque on the teeth can also cause inflammation (gingivitis). With the appearance of bleeding gums and inattention to this problem, periodontitis can develop, which is much more difficult and painful to treat.
Dental plaque has the property of curing and turning into tartar, requiring regular removal every six months, that is, one has to resort to professional teeth cleaning. This is an excellent prevention of periodontitis.
Symptoms
If during pregnancy you have found the bleeding of soft tissues around the tooth, you should immediately call your dentist.
The first signs of trouble can be:
- Edema and bleeding gums;
- Unpleasant odor from the mouth;
- Plaque;
- Appearance of dentogingival pockets.
Treatment
Carrying a child, it is important to choose the right time to visit the dentist. The most optimal time interval during pregnancy is the second trimester (period from 13 to 24 weeks).
It should be remembered - pregnant women do not always manage to complete the course of sanation of the oral cavity. Pregnant doctors can stop the development of the disease - will carry out professional cleaning, remove excess bacteria in the mouth. If the course of treatment is carried out qualitatively, the inflammation finally passes after childbirth or at the end of breastfeeding.
At pregnancy treatment of bleeding gums should be as much as possible sparing. Modern clinics work on special programs to help pregnant women, who allow modern methods to treat with modern equipment.
Remember hygiene of the oral cavity, brush after each meal with a toothbrush (not rigid) tongue and teeth. Effective help rinses the decoction of the bark of oak or sage. If there are no improvements, contact the dental clinic, which directly affects the health of the baby.