How to relieve swollen and painful gums during pregnancy

When a woman is pregnant, her physiology will undergo great changes. It is very easy to get angry during this period, resulting in a series of discomfort symptoms. In fact, swollen and painful gums are common symptoms of getting angry. Severe cases can cause dry mouth and even depression. At this time, it is very easy to feel depressed or even lose temper. So, what should pregnant women do if they have swollen and painful gums?

Although swollen and painful gums are a symptom of pregnant women getting angry easily, the best way to reduce heat at this time is not to eat more cold food. Eating cold food will aggravate the swollen and painful gums, and it is not good for both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Similarly, spicy, greasy, and high-calorie foods should be avoided. At this time, it is best to go to the hospital to check your dental health problems. If you have dental diseases, you should treat them in time. In addition, brush your teeth carefully in the morning, noon and evening, develop the habit of rinsing your mouth after meals, and brush your teeth after every meal if possible. And drink more water.

Rinse your mouth immediately after each meal and hold a mouthful of salt water for five minutes and spit it out to effectively help reduce the swelling and pain of swollen gums of pregnant women. For pregnant women who are often prone to getting angry, they should drink more salty soy milk, which can have the effect of refreshing and reducing fire. In addition, during this stage, we must pay attention to eating more vegetables and fruits with light taste.

The swollen and painful gums caused by getting angry during pregnancy are not only painful, but also cause itchy and uncomfortable front teeth due to the swelling, and may even be accompanied by gingivitis and severe hypertrophy of the gums. If the gums are already festering, gargling with salt water containing 1% hydrogen peroxide to clean the mouth can reduce irritation to the gums and have a disinfecting effect.

Although most anti-inflammatory drugs are harmful to pregnant women, with the development of medicine, some anti-inflammatory products specifically for pregnant women have been developed. If you have severe symptoms of inflammation such as headaches, sores in the mouth and nose, and swollen eyes, you must go to the hospital immediately and take some anti-inflammatory products specifically for pregnant women that can both nourish the fetus and clear away heat, detoxify and reduce inflammation.