How to treat gingivitis during pregnancy?

Pregnancy gingivitis often occurs in pregnant women. It can cause gingivitis in the entire mouth of pregnant women and may even cause oral ulcers and pseudomembrane formation, which is very unfavorable for pregnant women. The treatment of gingivitis during pregnancy should still focus on prevention and treatment. Of course, for those who are already in the disease stage, drug treatment should also be added. In addition, oral hygiene care is also very important. So let us now look at the detailed treatment methods for pregnancy gingivitis.

Treatment options

Remove all local irritants, such as plaque, tartar, poor restorations, etc. Carry out oral care treatment carefully and strictly control the development of plaque. When gingivitis is obvious and pus is coming out of the gingival pockets, you can rinse with 1% hydrogen peroxide solution and normal saline solution to strengthen mouthwash. Larger gestational tumors can be surgically removed. The timing of surgery should be chosen within 4-6 months of pregnancy to avoid miscarriage or premature birth.

1. Go to the dental department for regular check-ups, focus on early prevention and treatment, and maintain good oral hygiene.

2. Treatment of oral diseases: Pregnant women usually suffer miscarriage in the first three months of pregnancy, and the third to seventh months of pregnancy is the most appropriate period for treating oral diseases.

3. Maintain oral hygiene: The mother's oral cavity during pregnancy is often unclean due to various reasons, which affects the course of periodontal disease. Therefore, the oral cavity should be kept clean at all times, especially strengthening oral hygiene after meals is very important.

4. Nutrition: Pregnant mothers need more nutrients than usual to maintain their overall health, including oral tissues; changes in hormone levels can lead to malnutrition in the oral cavity.

Gingivitis has a great impact on pregnant women, and if not handled properly it will affect their normal life during pregnancy. The treatment plan for pregnancy gingivitis mainly focuses on preventive treatment in the early stages to prevent gingivitis from developing to a more uncontrollable level. Of course, the most important thing is to pay attention to oral hygiene and keep the mouth away from these diseases.