Is bleeding gums normal during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a very happy thing, but Baidu Encyclopedia has to remind everyone here that after the second month of pregnancy, many pregnant women will have obvious bleeding gums. Bleeding gums in pregnant women are caused by the increase of progesterone levels in the pregnant woman's body and the increase of blood supply in the oral cavity, which causes the gum capillaries to expand, bend, weaken elasticity, and blood congestion.

1. Is it normal for gums to bleed during pregnancy?

The increase of estrogen and estrogens in the expectant mother's body causes the capillaries of the gums to expand, bend, and weaken their elasticity, resulting in blood stasis and increased permeability of the blood vessel walls, leading to gingivitis. It usually appears around the third month of pregnancy, and will gradually disappear as the pregnancy progresses and after delivery. About 30% to 75% of pregnant women will be affected by gingivitis. In addition to pregnancy symptoms, some oral factors can also cause bleeding gums. The expectant mother's taste changes due to morning sickness, which causes the oral cavity to be insufficiently cleaned and the bacteria in the oral cavity to multiply rapidly.

2. What to do if pregnant women have bleeding gums

1. Change to a children's electric toothbrush made of soft bristles. The brush head of a children's electric toothbrush is smaller, and the material of the soft bristle toothbrush can alleviate the damage to the gums caused by the soft bristle toothbrush and properly deal with the problem of bleeding gums. If conditions permit, you might as well buy a sonic electric toothbrush, which can effectively massage the gums, reduce the brushing amplitude by about 60%, and reduce the degree of gingivitis bleeding by 62%.

2. Choose a whitening toothpaste containing chloride, but it is best not to exceed 1 cm each time, and be cautious about using toothpaste with high fluoride content or unclear fluoride labels; some medicinal ingredients in medicated toothpaste can harm the fetus, so it is best to consult a doctor before use.

3. Use the vertical brush method to brush your teeth. Brush your teeth gently and thoroughly. Don't use excessive force. Too much force will damage sensitive gums and cause bleeding gums.

4. Brush your teeth after every meal as much as possible, and it is best to brush your teeth within 20 minutes after eating or drinking. If you can't do that, brush your teeth at least twice a day.

5. If your gums bleed after brushing your teeth, you can add some Fuqing to warm water to rinse your mouth.

6. If you have morning sickness and nausea, and you vomit frequently, wait until the nausea symptoms are over for about an hour before brushing your teeth, because the acid in the stomach will corrode the teeth, and brushing your teeth too early will make the damage to the teeth worse. If you need to freshen your breath after vomiting, you can put some toothpaste containing fluoride on your teeth, and then rinse your mouth to wash it away.

7. Try to avoid using wooden skewers. The periodontal tissue of pregnant women is inherently sensitive. If the material of the wooden picks used is too thick or is used improperly, it can easily cause damage to the gums, causing bleeding and symptoms of the surrounding tissues.

8. Pay attention to nutritional balance and supplement vitamins and high-quality protein. If you are deficient in vitamin C, in addition to taking vitamin C tablets under the guidance of a doctor, you should also pay more attention to supplementing foods containing vitamin C in your diet and eat more fruits and vegetables.

9. If the bleeding is caused by gingivitis or periodontitis, you must take antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor and follow the doctor's orders for follow-up examinations. You cannot stop taking the medicine at will.

10. Receive regular oral care. Your dentist can remove plaque and stains that a toothbrush can't pick up. If you haven't been to the dentist recently, schedule a time now to get a complete teeth cleaning and checkup. Make sure your dentist knows that you are pregnant and tells you how far along you are.