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Q: Bleeding Gums! Yay!

asked by: greeneyes33 on November 22nd, 2006

Experienced User

.. Actually... Not yay at all. Did you know like 75% of us pregnant women get gingivitis because of our increased blood flow? I just had a visit with the dentist and I have severe gingivitis and it started a month ago. Its so annoying that my gums bleed when I eat a banana! They told me that it will get better (due to techniques they showed me) but won't clear up until after the baby is born & nursing is over.
...Just thought id let you girls know because I had no idea that my mouth problem related to pregnancy! Go to the dentist! Go!

Replies(6)

Bridget

replied on November 22nd, 2006

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I had bleeding gums the last month of my pregnancy, it was only when I brushed my teeth though. The day after I gave birth I noticed it didn't happen anymore.

Sandbox Party

replied on November 22nd, 2006

Especially eHealthy

*~*yay!*~* bleeding gums!!!!!

I had those too when I was prego.. But just like .Bridget, it was only when I brushed and went away after she was born.. Its just because you have extra blood in ur body... And its closer to the surface.

tigresacanela24

replied on November 24th, 2006

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Yeah, I had it too

Mommy35

replied on November 25th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I am just curious what suggestions the dentist gave you to help with it.

I have always had very healthy teeth and gums. I brush two or more times a day and use that crest pro-health toothpaste and mouthwash, which is awesome by the way. It doesn't help with the bleeding though.

I am not scheduled to go back to have a cleaning until january.

Cindy

greeneyes33

replied on December 1st, 2006

Experienced User

The dentist gave me a really thorough cleaning, and teached me different brushing strategies and my gums stopped bleeding =)

my dentist said he was really happy that I came in right away to get this taken care of! Gingivitis is really bad for you. If you can, maybe you should bump up your appointment

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on December 1st, 2006

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Gingivitis can cause you to go into pre term labor....

Sarah

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