Causes and measures for loose teeth in pregnant women

Many new mothers have reported that after they gave birth, during the confinement period, they suddenly found that their teeth had become loose for unknown reasons. At first they did not take it seriously, but after a while the teeth were still a little loose, and they immediately became worried, fearing that they had lost all their teeth at such a young age. How would they face people in the future? More importantly, what would they be able to eat without teeth? Why does loose teeth occur in postpartum women? What is the reason for this situation? What measures can postpartum women take?

Postpartum loose teeth, the reasons are as follows:

First, if you do not pay attention to dietary hygiene and neglect oral health during pregnancy and after childbirth, a large amount of bacteria will accumulate and calcify in the congested and swollen gums. The bacteria in the tartar secrete toxins and metabolites, corroding the gums. The teeth gradually lose the protection of the gums and periodontal tissues, and finally become loose and fall off.

The second is calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency during pregnancy will cause loose teeth or tooth loss after delivery. New mothers who are breastfeeding lose about 300 mg of calcium every day on average. The estrogen level in the body is low and the prolactin level is high. Before the menstrual period resumes, the ability of bones to renew calcium is at a low level. The calcium secreted into breast milk uses the mother's own calcium reserves. At this time, if calcium is not supplemented in time, loose teeth will also occur.

The third reason is the postpartum diet. Eating hard food, acidic food, cold drinks, etc. after childbirth often damages the teeth.

Postpartum loose teeth measures:

1. Brush your teeth gently. Vigorous brushing over time can damage the enamel, causing soft tissue to recede, creating pocket-like gaps between teeth and gums. When teeth become loose after childbirth, it’s like asking for trouble, inviting infection to take up residence in the pocket. For careful cleaning, a soft-bristled toothbrush should be used. Postpartum teeth are loose, so brushing your teeth should be like wiping a mirror, not like brushing a bathtub. Postpartum teeth are loose. 2. Brushing well is worse than brushing more. A thorough cleaning once a day is better than a few random brushings. Postpartum teeth are loose, and it takes two minutes to grind them down to pearly whites, but many people finish the job in less than a minute. If your teeth become loose after childbirth, you can try brushing your teeth for the time it takes to play a song or the time it takes to play a TV commercial.

The above introduces the causes and measures for loose teeth in postpartum women. Therefore, whether in normal times or during breastfeeding, you must pay attention to your oral hygiene and not allow bacteria to harm your teeth. You must firmly resist overly acidic or hard foods and develop correct brushing habits. You cannot be hasty or use excessive force, as this will cause bad damage to your teeth. We hope our introduction can be helpful to you, and we also hope that you all have healthy teeth.