Is it necessary to buy a toothbrush during pregnancy?

During the confinement period after giving birth, a woman's body is in a relatively weak state. I've heard from people who have given birth that the gums are very sensitive at this time. Therefore, some pregnant women will want to buy a confinement toothbrush and use it themselves after giving birth to relieve the pressure on their gums. So, is it necessary to buy a toothbrush for pregnant women?

Is it necessary to buy a toothbrush for pregnant women?

Just buy it if you feel it is effective. There is no correct answer. To put it simply, a confinement toothbrush refers to a soft-bristled toothbrush specially used for women in confinement. Its material is softer than that of ordinary soft-bristled toothbrushes, such as cotton cloth, sanitary gauze, etc. And it is added with ingredients that are more tooth-friendly and protective than ordinary soft-bristled toothbrushes, such as vitamin C, green mint and spearmint. But generally speaking, there is no need to change to a soft-bristled toothbrush during the confinement period, but it is recommended to use a children's toothbrush during the confinement period to avoid irritating the gums, and rinse your mouth with warm water. In addition, the frequency of meals during the confinement period is high, and the meals may be greasy and higher in calories than usual, so you should pay more attention to oral health.

How to use a postpartum toothbrush

1. Dry brushing;

2. Use with warm water. Before brushing their teeth, pregnant women should soak their soft-bristled toothbrush in warm water until the bristles become loose. It is best not to use a general polyester soft-bristled toothbrush, otherwise it will easily cause damage to the teeth and gums. Brushing your teeth after giving birth is different from brushing your teeth at other times. Be sure to pay attention to the amplitude and keep the movements as gentle as possible. After all, they are your own teeth, so don't use too much force, otherwise it is easy to cause gum bleeding.

In fact, there is no definite answer to whether to use a confinement toothbrush after giving birth. If pregnant women feel they need it, they can buy it. After all, the cost of a confinement toothbrush will not be too high, and most pregnant women can afford it. During the confinement period after giving birth, pregnant women should pay more attention to not touching cold water, which is much more effective than a confinement toothbrush.