What should pregnant women do if their gums bleed profusely?

The physical health of pregnant women is an issue that their families are most concerned about. If pregnant women have some abnormal conditions, their families will be very worried and don’t know how to deal with it. We recommend that pregnant women must learn some self-care methods in their daily lives, and know how to deal with any abnormal conditions in their bodies. Below we will introduce to you what to do if pregnant women have heavy bleeding gums.

1. Change to a children's toothbrush with soft bristles. The brush head of a children's toothbrush is smaller, and the soft bristles can reduce the damage to the gums and effectively solve the problem of bleeding gums. If conditions permit, you may wish to purchase an electric toothbrush, which can effectively massage the gums and reduce the brushing force by about 60%, reducing the degree of gingivitis bleeding by 62%.

2. Choose a toothpaste containing fluoride, but it is best not to exceed 1 cm each time, and be cautious when using fluoride toothpaste with high fluoride content or unclear labeling; some medicinal ingredients in medicated toothpaste can harm the fetus, so it is best to consult a doctor before use.

3. Use the vertical brush method to brush your teeth. Brush your teeth gently and thoroughly. Do not use excessive force. Using too much force will damage the fragile gums and cause bleeding gums.

4. Try to brush your teeth after every meal, preferably within 20 minutes after eating or drinking. If you can't do that, brush your teeth at least twice a day.

5. If your gums bleed after brushing your teeth, you can dissolve some sea salt in warm water and rinse your mouth.

6. If you experience morning sickness and nausea and vomit frequently, wait about an hour after the nausea symptoms have passed before brushing your teeth, because the acid in the stomach will corrode the teeth, and brushing your teeth too early will cause more serious damage to the teeth. If you need to freshen your breath after vomiting, you can put some fluoride toothpaste on your teeth and then rinse your mouth to rinse it out.

7. Use toothpicks as little as possible. The periodontal tissue of pregnant women is inherently fragile. If the toothpick used is too coarse or is used improperly, it can easily damage the gums, causing bleeding and diseases of the tissues around the teeth.

7. Pay attention to balanced nutrition and supplement vitamins and calcium. If you are deficient in vitamin C, in addition to taking vitamin C tablets under the guidance of a doctor, you should also pay more attention to supplementing your diet with foods rich in vitamin C and eat more fruits and vegetables.

8. If the bleeding is caused by gingivitis or periodontitis, you should take anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor and go for follow-up visits as ordered by the doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine at will.

9. Get regular dental care. Your dentist can remove plaque and tartar that a toothbrush cannot reach. If you haven't been to the dentist recently, schedule a time now for a thorough dental cleaning and checkup. Be sure to let your dentist know that you are pregnant and tell them how far along you are in the pregnancy. Your dentist may want you to see your dentist again during your pregnancy, or more often if you already have gum disease, as pregnancy can make it worse.

In the above article, we introduced a symptom that pregnant women may experience during pregnancy, that is, excessive bleeding gums. We know that excessive bleeding gums bring many troubles to pregnant women, so pregnant women should pay attention to this disease. The above article introduces in detail what to do if pregnant women have excessive bleeding gums.