How long can a pregnant woman brush her teeth?

Many elderly people say that you cannot brush your teeth during confinement. In fact, you can brush your teeth during the confinement period, and it is very necessary. This is mainly because in order to restore health after childbirth, you usually eat a rich meal. If you do not clean your teeth and mouth at this time, it is likely to cause gingivitis, periodontitis and other diseases. Below, I will introduce to you the relevant knowledge about brushing your teeth during the confinement period.

1. It is necessary for pregnant women to brush their teeth

Many people believe that it is not suitable for postpartum women to brush their teeth, as this is bad for their teeth. In fact, this statement has no scientific basis. When a woman is giving birth, she expends a lot of physical energy, just like she is sick. Her physical condition deteriorates, her resistance decreases, and the conditional pathogens in the mouth can easily invade the body and cause disease.

In addition, for the recovery of the mother, nutritious foods rich in vitamins, high sugar and high protein are often given during the postpartum confinement period. Especially various pastries and tonics are foods with high sugar content. If you do not brush your teeth after eating, food residues will stay between the teeth and in the points, gaps and grooves of the teeth for a long time. After fermentation and acid production, it will promote demineralization (dephosphorization and decalcification) of the tooth enamel and soften the tooth. Pathogenic bacteria in the mouth take advantage of the opportunity to enter, leading to gingivitis, periodontitis and multiple caries.

2. Soak the toothbrush in warm water before brushing your teeth

Brush your face once every morning and before going to bed. Rinse your mouth after meals. It would be ideal if you can use medicated liquid to rinse your mouth. Do not eat anything after rinsing your mouth after meals and brushing your teeth at night, especially avoid sweets. If you have the habit of eating midnight snacks, brush your teeth again after eating. Mothers must develop the good habit of brushing their teeth every day.

3. It is best to use the finger brush method within 3 days after delivery

Finger brushing can promote blood circulation, strengthen teeth and prevent loose teeth.

Specific operation method: Wash the index finger of your right hand, or wrap it with clean gauze, then squeeze toothpaste on the finger, wipe it up and down like using a toothbrush, and then massage the gums with the index finger several times.

4. How to brush your teeth

Do not "rush forward" or brush horizontally. Instead, use the vertical brushing method. The order should be from top to bottom, brush the lower teeth from bottom to top, brush back and forth on the occlusal surface, and brush inside and outside. This is the only way to keep the teeth clean.

5. Gargle with liquid medicine

After using the Chinese herbal medicine decoction or soaking in water, rinse your mouth with the liquid. For example, if you use 6 grams of dried tangerine peel and 1 gram of asarum, soak them in boiling water, remove the residue and gargle with your mouth after it cools down, it can cure bad breath and swollen and painful gums.