Gum swelling and pain during confinement

The confinement period is the golden time for the mother's body to recover, so the mother needs to pay attention to all aspects of life during the confinement period to help the body recover. Among them, mothers are prone to getting angry during the confinement period, and the most direct symptom caused by getting angry is swollen and painful gums. The treatment for swollen and painful gums during the confinement period is different from that for ordinary people. Now we have sorted out the causes and solutions for postpartum mothers.

What causes swollen and painful gums after childbirth?

Effects of progesterone

The female body begins to change from the moment pregnancy begins. The biggest impact on the body is the endocrine change. After the increase of estrogen and progesterone, the internal system changes greatly. The capillaries of the teeth expand, bend and their elasticity decreases. These invisible changes can cause blood congestion in the gingival blood vessels, increase the permeability of the blood vessel walls, and make the original inflammation of the teeth prone to acute attacks. Even after the baby is born, the hormones in the pregnant woman's body cannot quickly return to the pre-pregnancy state, so postpartum women are more prone to oral problems.

The impact of eating habits

Postpartum mothers who are weak will have a new round of tonic during the confinement period. The number of meals per day increases. In addition to physical discomfort and taking care of newborns, many mothers neglect oral hygiene. Food residues remain between teeth. They sleep many times a day, which makes it easier for oral bacteria to grow. Teeth that have become fragile and sensitive due to endocrine influences will develop oral problems such as swollen and painful gums.

Calcium and vitamin deficiency

During pregnancy, the nutrients in the body of an expectant mother must not only meet her own needs but also supply the fetus, especially calcium and vitamins, which are more easily lost. During the postpartum confinement period, breastfeeding mothers have a greater demand for calcium and vitamins. Calcium is an important component of human bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency will cause loose teeth, and vitamin C is an important nutrient for synthesizing calcium.

What should I do if my gums swell and ache during confinement?

Pre-pregnancy oral examination

When preparing for pregnancy, mothers should not ignore oral examinations. Potential oral problems such as wisdom teeth and periodontitis should be cured at one time to avoid dental problems during pregnancy.

Pay attention to oral hygiene

Be sure to clean your teeth in time after daily meals. If it is inconvenient to get out of bed during the confinement period, you can choose a special mouthwash for pregnant women to clean your mouth. If you don’t have it, you can also choose normal saline solution. Adhere to rinse your mouth with mouthwash after each meal.

Drug treatment

If oral problems are serious during the confinement period, you should seek medical attention promptly and take anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent the spread of inflammation. Mothers who are breastfeeding should inform their doctor in advance to avoid affecting breastfeeding.