mayb_baby
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OK I'm totally fucked off sorry girls for my language but really, I have pregnancy gingivitis which is Gum disease!!
I have a gel, mouth wash and have to brush 3 times a day vigorously so they bleed bad and are really sore, they are inflamed and swollen not badly but enough! I'm disgusted I brush religiously and take pride in my teeth (OK I dont floss but I use Listerine mouth wash twice daily)! I'm disgusted!
And this is what I know about the disease!
The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy - especially the increased level of progesterone - may make it easier for certain gingivitis-causing bacteria to grow as well as make gum tissue more sensitive
Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease in Pregnancy
Usually, gum inflammation appears between the second and eighth month of pregnancy. Signs of pregnancy gingivitis range from redder looking gums that bleed a little when brushing teeth, to severe swelling and bleeding of gum tissue.
Tips to Prevent Pregnancy Gingivitis
First, to prevent pregnancy gingivitis it's especially important to practice good oral hygiene habits, which include brushing at least twice a day, flossing once a day, and using an antimicrobial mouth rinse. If you are due for a professional cleaning, don't skip it simply because you are pregnant. Now more than ever, professional dental cleanings are particularly important.
Gum Disease and Premature Birth
At least a couple of major studies have shown that there is a link between gum disease and premature birth. Researchers of one study who published their results in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that pregnant women with chronic gum disease were four to seven times more likely to deliver prematurely (before gestational week 37) than mothers with healthy gums.
Mothers with the most severe disease delivered the most prematurely at 32 weeks. The researchers' study did not address if treating gum disease would reduce the risk of preterm birth, adding that more studies need to be conducted to answer this question. Their main findings, however, support the results of another study that also showed that premature, underweight babies were born more often to mothers with gum disease.
I have a gel, mouth wash and have to brush 3 times a day vigorously so they bleed bad and are really sore, they are inflamed and swollen not badly but enough! I'm disgusted I brush religiously and take pride in my teeth (OK I dont floss but I use Listerine mouth wash twice daily)! I'm disgusted!
And this is what I know about the disease!
The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy - especially the increased level of progesterone - may make it easier for certain gingivitis-causing bacteria to grow as well as make gum tissue more sensitive
Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease in Pregnancy
Usually, gum inflammation appears between the second and eighth month of pregnancy. Signs of pregnancy gingivitis range from redder looking gums that bleed a little when brushing teeth, to severe swelling and bleeding of gum tissue.
Tips to Prevent Pregnancy Gingivitis
First, to prevent pregnancy gingivitis it's especially important to practice good oral hygiene habits, which include brushing at least twice a day, flossing once a day, and using an antimicrobial mouth rinse. If you are due for a professional cleaning, don't skip it simply because you are pregnant. Now more than ever, professional dental cleanings are particularly important.
Gum Disease and Premature Birth
At least a couple of major studies have shown that there is a link between gum disease and premature birth. Researchers of one study who published their results in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that pregnant women with chronic gum disease were four to seven times more likely to deliver prematurely (before gestational week 37) than mothers with healthy gums.
Mothers with the most severe disease delivered the most prematurely at 32 weeks. The researchers' study did not address if treating gum disease would reduce the risk of preterm birth, adding that more studies need to be conducted to answer this question. Their main findings, however, support the results of another study that also showed that premature, underweight babies were born more often to mothers with gum disease.
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