Between childbearing calcium metabolism is disturbed in the female body, the teeth and gingival tissues become weaker. In the mouth, inflammatory processes begin, so bleeding gums during pregnancy. If you see this symptom you should find out the exact cause of bleeding and undergo treatment that does not harm the child.
Why bleeding gums
Reasons why bleeding gums in pregnancy, a lot. Common cause - gingivitis, faced up to 65% of women in the world. It is a disease of the oral cavity, wherein the inflamed, red and swollen gingival tissue. Time has not cured gingivitis develops into periodontitis, the consequence of which may be the loss of a tooth, blood poisoning, Spread through the body of infection. In such a situation it is threatened health of the mother and her unborn child.
For bleeding gums cites a number of reasons for pregnant women:
- Disregarding the rules of oral care, whereby the mouth accumulate harmful microorganisms lie tartar, inflamed gingival tissue.
- Thinning of enamel calcium deficiency.
- Toxicosis.
- Hormonal changes.
- Changing the composition of saliva.
Due to the fact that much bleeding gums, sometimes pregnant decide not to brush their teeth with a brush. They are limited to rinsing, which is inefficient, ie. A. On the teeth is plaque, gingival tissues start to become inflamed and bleed.
Symptoms and examination of the dentist
If the tooth cleaning is accompanied by a pain and bleeding, perhaps, in the oral cavity inflammation develops. In the first trimester of gingivitis is acute catarrhal character. It can be recognized by the following features:
- inflamed, bleeding and sore gums, the blood is released only as a result of mechanical actions;
- worried itching;
- deformed shape of the gums;
- an unpleasant odor;
- possible increase in body temperature.
If the teeth bleed during pregnancy because of catarrhal gingivitis, it is necessary to quickly identify the disease and receive treatment. Otherwise develop a chronic form of the disease, in which blood from the gums is enhanced selection, it appears even without mechanical action. Papilla highly inflamed and partially cover the crown of the tooth.
Bleeding gums during pregnancy can not be ignored. When running gingivitis requires surgical treatment. Plan a visit to a specialist is better in the second trimester. During this period, the therapeutic procedure will not harm the fetus.
What to do
On examination, the dentist will determine why the gums bleed during pregnancy and prescribe proper treatment. The spectrum of allowable drugs is limited, so assigned only those drugs that eliminate inflammation and does not affect the health of the fetus. In addition, it will be effective diet and traditional medicine.
Medicines and other dental techniques
If the gums bleed during pregnancy, treatment should be gentle and safe. The doctor must be aware of the patient's position.
Therapeutic procedures start with the application to the gums antiinflammatory and antiseptic preparation (Chlorhexidine Miramistin). Thereafter the gum is applied in a special ointment application for several hours (heparin, acetylsalicylic acid 3% lidasa, glucose).
Depending on the degree of inflammation physician may recommend a vacuum massage for removing edema and normalization of the blood vessels. In advanced cases, treatment is carried out by electrophoresis.
After removing plaque inflammation removed which accumulates on the teeth, t. K. Therein bacteria multiply, causing many diseases of the oral cavity. Duration of treatment depends on the amount of plaque and can take up to 40 minutes.
In order to prevent gingivitis, experts recommend passing plaque removal by a professional cleaning every 6 months.
ethnoscience
Traditional methods, by which to treat bleeding gums, are used as additional therapy. Used are safe for pregnant women, but before using it is necessary to consult a doctor is:
- Oak bark;
- calendula;
- chamomile;
- St. John's wort;
- blueberries.
At home, on the basis of these herbs is prepared broths for rinsing the oral cavity: 1 hour. l. dry grass pour 200 g of boiling water and insist 30 minutes and then filtered.
Of St. John's wort can be prepared healing ointment that is applied to the gums 2 times a day. To do this, 1 tbsp. l. dry herb is ground to a powder and mixed with 100 g of sunflower oil. Then, the mixture was repeatedly heated to boiling and allowed to cool.
Also mouthwash used soda solution - 1 hr. l. substance were mixed with 200 g of cooled boiled water. Use a tool can be up to three times a day. The course of treatment - a few days.
Diet
If a pregnant bleeding gums, you should observe a special diet. It is necessary to abandon the use of the products in which sugar is contained in a large amount, t. To. He is the cause of plaque on the teeth.
To support the body's immune functions in the diet should include foods rich in vitamins A, C, V. If gum sensitivity increased, the uses food should not be hot.
A list of products that must be present in the diet of pregnant women:
- onion (antibacterial effect);
- broccoli, kiwi (strengthening of gums, local increase immune function in the mouth);
- citrus fruits, cabbage (high content of vitamin C).
When planning a diet, be aware that an excess of vitamins is not useful, so a diet for pregnant should make the expert. Proper dental care in conjunction with a diet avoiding inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity.
Oral hygiene
You need to know what else to do, if the pregnancy bleeding gums. Should adhere to the rules of hygiene of the oral cavity:
- be sure to brush your teeth in the morning and evening;
- rinse your mouth and remove leftover food after meals with a soft dental floss;
- You can use the irrigator - a special machine that washes away food residues, even in inaccessible places, the water is poured into it, or drugs (suitable for use after snacks and main meal, effectively removes plaque on teeth jet water);
- use dental gels and toothpastes mild anti-inflammatory;
- do with his fingertips massage the gums, which improves blood circulation and relieves pain;
- conduct preventive dental cleaning by a specialist several times a year;
- pass professional examinations by a dentist.
During pregnancy, difficult to avoid bleeding gums due to changes in the female body. But timely visit to the doctor with the appearance of this problem and comply with all recommendations of the expert will help prevent complications of gingivitis and to maintain the health of the unborn child.
