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Gum Changes During Pregnancy

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During pregnancy, your gums can change. In addition to numerous other changes in your body, the area in your mouth is very sensitive. Gum problems during pregnancy due to the hormonal changes. In today's blog post we will explain how you best protects your teeth during pregnancy and at the same time to healthy teeth/development of your unborn child.

Gum problems during pregnancy

Pregnancy not only changes your physical processes, but also your hormone levels. This small but subtle change in your body system can also lead to gum problems In most cases, your gums have a much stronger blood supply during pregnancy. This not only makes them feel softer, but can also swell on some days. During this time, Bacteria can easily settle on the gum line and trigger inflammatory reactionsHere, bleeding gums can be a first sign of pregnancy gingivitis be.

With intensive oral hygiene you can Pregnancy gingivitis can be very well preventedIf the inflammation has already occurred, regular and intensive dental care will help. In this case, a toothbrush with soft brushes or our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushDaily dental care of the spaces between the teeth with an interdental brush or dental floss is also essential for pregnancy gingivitis.

In some cases, hormonal changes can also be responsible for show gum growths or sensitivity occurs.

Gum problems caused by too much stomach acid during pregnancy

Especially in the first few months, many pregnant women suffer from severe nausea. Regular Vomit However, it can become a real problem for your teeth. If the stomach acid namely to your teeth, it can attack sensitive tooth enamelFor this reason, if you vomit, you should rinse your mouth with water as soon as possible. To allow the acid to neutralize, you should wait about half an hour before brushing your teeth.

Nutrition during pregnancy and caries risk

Tooth decay is a disease caused by bacteria. Strictly speaking, it is the acid production of bacteria that leads to tooth decay. Changes in eating habits during pregnancy can disrupt the natural balance of your oral flora. Sugary foods For this reason, they can quickly lead to an explosive proliferation of caries bacteria lead.

For this reason, avoid stimulants as a permanent snack. Every sweet treat means another acid attack on your beautiful teeth. If you also eat something sweet with your main meals, it is less harmful. You can also brush your teeth about half an hour after eating. Do the same with acidic foods.

One balanced diet plays an important role in pregnancy. Not only for you, but also for your unborn child. For this reason, you should think carefully about what you eat every day. Make sure you eat healthy and consciously choose lots of fresh fruit and vitamin-rich vegetables.

Since your unborn baby gets all the minerals it needs from your food and drink, you should sense for healthy food Your diet is also important for your child’s dental development. Dental ridges develop between the 6th and 8th week of pregnancyThey contain the germ cells for the 20 milk teeth and 32 permanent teeth.



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