Toothache medicine that can be taken during breastfeeding

When breastfeeding, everything becomes different because the baby needs milk, and you have to be extremely careful. Toothache is not a disease, but it can be fatal when it happens! Because of the pain, on normal days, if there is any medicine for toothache, I will just grab it and put it in my mouth. But it’s not possible now. You have to think about whether taking this medicine will affect the health of your baby. Next, let’s talk about toothache medicine that you can take during breastfeeding.

Find out the cause of toothache

If a breastfeeding mother has toothache, it is recommended that she see a professional dentist to find out the cause of the toothache first, to see whether it is caused by inflammation or oral diseases such as periodontitis. Only by finding the cause can we treat it accordingly.

Reasonable relief of toothache

Mothers with toothache can drink some honey, hold ginger (or mint) in their mouths, rinse their mouths with concentrated salt water, or if they have aloe vera at home, they can cut a small piece of aloe vera, peel off the skin, and hold the sticky liquid pulp in the painful area to relieve toothache. These methods are very effective and will not harm the baby. In addition, you should avoid eating irritating foods and keep your oral cavity clean.

Can I take medicine for toothache during breastfeeding?

Out of consideration for the baby, it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers to take medicine for toothache! Mothers should not use medicine without authorization due to pain, so as not to affect the baby's health. If the condition is particularly severe and the pain is unbearable, it is recommended to go to a regular dental hospital for treatment and, under the doctor's guidance, give medication that will not affect breastfeeding or stop breastfeeding first. Wait until the treatment is over and stop taking the medication 48 hours before feeding the baby. Avoid passing drugs to the baby through breast milk secretion, which may have adverse effects on the baby's health and development! (Some drugs may even affect the baby's brain development, so parents should not be careless)

Tips for nursing mothers to take good care of their teeth

Brush your teeth frequently

Don’t just ignore the advice that you can’t brush your teeth while breastfeeding. Brushing your teeth once in the morning and once in the evening is essential, no matter during pregnancy or the confinement period. It is recommended to use a toothbrush with a small brush head, soft and elastic bristles, which will help to thoroughly clean the tooth surface. When brushing your teeth, you should clean thoroughly inside and out. We cannot just focus on the "face" and ignore the "inside". Remember to clean your tongue after brushing your teeth to reduce the growth of bacteria in your mouth. It is also recommended to rinse your mouth after meals to reduce the degree of tooth corrosion.

Chew more

Chewing can fully exercise the masticatory muscles, jaw and alveolar bone, produce normal physiological stimulation to the periodontal tissue, and is beneficial to strengthening teeth. But this does not mean that you should chew gum, but eat more crude fiber foods to exercise your chewing ability.

Click your teeth more often

The so-called teeth clicking does not mean tapping your teeth with your fingers for no reason... but it means closing your lips tightly and making striking movements with your upper and lower teeth. Don’t underestimate this small action. Regular teeth tapping can not only promote blood circulation in the gums and enhance the health of periodontal tissues, but also promote the secretion of saliva in the mouth, thereby enhancing the self-cleaning of the mouth.

Massage your gums

Massaging the gums more often can promote blood circulation in periodontal tissues, enhance the metabolism of dental tissues, and strengthen the teeth's resistance to disease. The massage method is very simple. Close your lips tightly, press your fingers on the gums of the upper and lower lips and cheeks in turn, and do kneading movements. Just a few minutes of massage every day will do, but persistence is the key!

Dear mothers who are in the confinement period, you must brush your teeth every morning and evening, and remember not to use cold water! Drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid spicy and irritating foods, rinse your mouth frequently after meals, and maintain oral hygiene to effectively prevent toothache.