Hormonal changes in pregnancy, making the teeth come disturbed. Some complaints, causes and the handling below, may be one of them had or are currently experiencing.
Tooth ache, bleed, and more sensitive. Leftover food or plaque that contains bacteria, is the main factor of inflammation of the gums or gingivitis. In pregnancy, inflammation exacerbated by the increase in the hormone progesterone and estrogen. That’s why gum inflammation is more severe in pregnant women than non-pregnant, despite the presence of the same amount of plaque.
Overcome: Brush your teeth twice a day, after meals and before bed. The goal for the rest of the food is not left too long and attached to the teeth. Use dental floss, gargle with mouthwash, as well as visiting the dentist regularly before, during and after pregnancy.
Gums swollen, bloody and more sensitive. During pregnancy an increase in hormones that cause the release of histamine and proteolytic enzymes (enzymes destroyer of protein), resulting in increased inflammatory response in the gums. Pregnancy affects the severity of the inflamed area, resulting in enlargement of the gums, increased pocket depth (regardless gums from the teeth), and teeth shake. The severity of inflammation of the gums, usually occurs early in the second or third, and reached a peak between the second and third trimesters. Usually, after two months of giving birth, it decreased the severity of the condition of the gums and after a year back same as before pregnancy. However, the gum will not be normal if the plaque is still there.
Overcome: Perform a thorough cleaning of the plaque, and visit the dentist for a thorough cleaning. The best treatments performed in the second trimester of gestation.
The gums become swollen and his face swollen like mumps. The presence of clinical symptoms of inflammation of the gums with swollen gums, can cause lymphadenopaty, ie swelling of the lymph nodes. Needs to be seen again, whether the swelling of the gums happens because the presence of tartar, tooth root, or the presence of cavities. Overcome: To overcome the swelling, may be given antibiotics that are safe during pregnancy, among others from the class of penicillin. Visit your dentist for a thorough examination.
Frequent canker sores. Thrush can be caused by immune deficiencies.
Overcome: In addition to consuming fruits, vegetables, and vitamins B and C supplements, make sure all your food intake daily, nutritionally complete, so be good endurance. Visit your dentist to see any sharp teeth or fillings. Also, be careful when brushing your teeth.
Lips dry, cracked and bad breath. Xerostomia or dry mouth common in pregnant women. This leads to increased accumulation of plaque on teeth and the back of the tongue that cause bad breath.
Overcome: Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, brush your teeth using toothpaste that contains baking soda; brush the tongue; gargle with mouthwash and chewing gum to stimulate saliva production (saliva).
Teeth on suddenly. Caused by a hole or because of rocking? And, if the date part, broken at the neck of the tooth, or entirely? Worth exploring family history, if anyone has experienced similar incidents.
Overcome: We recommend a thorough examination, a clinical and radiographic examination, so that proper diagnosis can be established to perform proper maintenance. However, because you’re pregnant, in the form of X-ray radiographic examination should be delayed until delivery, because it can harm the fetus.
Jaw seemed to shift, difficult to open your mouth and open your mouth when you hear a ‘click, and sometimes accompanied by dizziness. The possibility is interference with the temporize mandibular joint (jaw joint that serves moving down), or TMJ, which can be caused by acute trauma or chronic trauma. Acute trauma such as a collision on the jaw area. Whereas chronic trauma due to habits such as chewing is not good as bruxism (teeth ) and clenching (teeth clamped tightly). TMJ is part of the masticatory system together with the muscles of mastication, the teeth, condition, and blood vessels that support the system.
Overcome: One way to overcome TMJ disorder is a muscle relaxant medication (a drug that makes the muscles of the jaw to be flexible). However, to formulate a diagnosis and proper treatment, necessary clinical examination, radiographic and tracing a history of dental patients. Since being pregnant, in the form of X-ray radiographic examination should not be done because it could harm a fetus. For the current treatments, do cool compresses (ice packs) 10 minutes on the affected side of the face, then do stretches and exercises the jaw, followed by compress again 5 minutes. Do it three times a day, accompanied by the provision of soft foods to prevent jaw opening too wide. Apples are a natural toothbrush, because it can reduce the formation of bacteria that cause cavities and increase saliva production.