What to do if a pregnant woman has tooth root pain

If a pregnant woman experiences tooth root pain, it will be very torturous to her body, because pregnant women are not allowed to use drugs indiscriminately during pregnancy. Therefore, when the tooth root hurts, there seems to be no other treatment method except to endure it by herself. However, if a pregnant woman has tooth root pain, it is still necessary to find the cause of the disease and then use the correct method for treatment, which can effectively relieve the pain in the pregnant woman.

Causes of toothache in pregnant women

1. Inflammation of wisdom teeth

Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, the original inflammation of the gums can be aggravated and cause an acute attack. In this case, you can only apply local medication at a dental clinic and use mouthwash (containing Chinese herbal ingredients) at the same time.

2. Pulpitis or apical periodontitis

Generally speaking, it develops from dental caries. In this case, drilling is required. This is an emergency treatment and the pain relief is immediate. Physical manipulation and local medication have no effect on the fetus.

3. Effect of progesterone

During pregnancy, due to the increase of estrogen and progesterone in the body, the endocrine system undergoes major changes, which causes the capillaries in the gums to dilate, bend, and weaken their elasticity, leading to blood stasis and increased permeability of the blood vessel walls. Pregnant women are prone to bleeding gums, swelling, bad breath, and gingivitis.

4. Gingival gestational tumor: After 3-4 months of pregnancy, gestational tumors are prone to occur on the gingival papillae. They are tumor-like hyperplasia and are easy to bleed when touched. They are called "gingival gestational tumors". They are harmless to the human body and usually painless. Pregnancy gingivitis can usually heal itself after delivery. The gestational tumor can shrink or stop growing after pregnancy, and gingival tumor resection can also be performed after delivery.

5. Eating habits

During pregnancy, pregnant women eat a significantly increased amount and frequency of food, and have a preference for acidic and sweet foods, which can damage their teeth. In addition, some pregnant women often feel tired and have difficulty in moving, and are more negligent in oral hygiene, which leads to an increase in the rate of tooth decay. These changes are specific to pregnancy, hence the name pregnancy gingivitis.

What to do if a pregnant woman has toothache

Pregnant women should not take medicine without authorization when they have toothache. Gargling with MSG, applying garlic, and massaging hands are all effective pain relief methods.

Pregnant women cannot take medicine during pregnancy as it will affect the fetus. This pain problem will be more serious. It is important to relieve pain, but how can we eliminate or relieve some of this pain?

1. Gargle with MSG: Dissolve MSG in warm water at a concentration of 1:50, hold the solution in your mouth for a while and then spit it out. Do this several times in a row for a few days.

2. Take garlic, mash it, apply it to the painful area after warming it up to treat symptoms such as pulpitis, periodontitis and toothache.

3. Put 100 grams of ordinary white wine into a teacup and add 10 grams of salt; stir, and after the salt is dissolved, put it on the stove and boil it. Hold a mouthful of it in the painful area, be careful not to swallow it, it can relieve the toothache. When you have a toothache, you can cut a small piece of ginger and bite it on the painful area. You can reuse it when necessary, and it is also okay to hold it in your mouth when you sleep. This is a very safe and reliable recipe.

4. Hand massage: This method can relieve 50% of the pain. Rub a piece of ice on the V-shaped area between the thumb and index finger bones, and gently press the ice on this area for 5-7 minutes. A Canadian researcher found that 60-90% of people who used this method experienced relief from toothache. His research showed that this friction method can interfere with the transmission of toothache nerve impulses.

Warm reminder: When you are confirmed to be pregnant, you should see a dentist first and get dental treatment as early as possible. If you have dental problems during pregnancy, do not take any medication on your own. It is best to go to the dental department for systematic treatment.