Prevention of gum bleeding during pregnancy
Since many pregnant women suffer from vomiting, care should be taken not to clean the teeth immediately after vomiting. The reason for this is that the enamel of the teeth becomes roughened due to contact with acid gastric juice, which makes them much more sensitive. In this case, rinsing the teeth with clear water is more gentle to the substance.
In addition, if you are pregnant and taking calcium supplements, you must make sure that calcium and fluoride ions form complexes with each other. This means that the teeth no longer have access to the necessary fluoride. For this reason, calcium and fluoride must never be used at the same time.
However, the most important preventive measure against gum bleeding during pregnancy is a diet that is as healthy as possible. In terms of dental health, this means not only that the intake of vitamins and sufficient minerals is essential. Tooth-friendly nutrition is the be-all and end-all! For this reason, foods containing sugar should be avoided as far as possible.
Which home remedies help best?
In general, thorough oral hygiene is very important during pregnancy, as the organism tends to develop gum inflammation rather than normal. Those affected should switch to a soft toothbrush, as slight mechanical irritation can already cause bleeding and if possible no pressure should be applied. Furthermore, dental floss or interdental brushes should also be used so that no bacteria can settle in the spaces between the teeth.
Affected patients can also take care not to eat any particularly spicy or acidic foods that would put further strain on the gums. Mouth rinsing solutions can help against bleeding without affecting the development of the child. It is important that they do not contain alcohol.
Salviathymol N is a preferred preparation, which soothes the gums with the herbs it contains. This is a homeopathic remedy. As a comparable home remedy, rinses with unsweetened herbal teas such as chamomile or sage can be used to regenerate the irritation of the gums. Clove oil and myrrh have also proved their worth as active ingredients and can help and relieve symptoms when used as a rinsing solution. In general, a dental check-up every 2 to 3 months may also be advisable, or more often if the household remedies do not provide relief.
