What causes toothache after childbirth?

Toothache is a common disease in life. There are many causes of toothache. When toothache occurs, patients will go to the dentistry for treatment in time. Many mothers who have just given birth will also experience toothache during the confinement period. At this time, they can neither take medicine casually nor undergo surgical treatment for toothache. The pain that the mother has to endure is very great.

First: We all know that taking medicine during the confinement period is not only bad for your own health, but also will be carried to the baby through breast milk. Therefore, you must not take any medicine if you have toothache during that period. But what should we do if we have toothache? We can't just hold on.

Second: We can rinse our mouths with a 1:50 mixture of MSG and hot water after meals. This helps clean our mouths and kill bacteria. We must brush our teeth regularly in the morning and evening, even if we are not physically comfortable during the confinement period.

Third: Make sure to have a balanced diet during the confinement period. At that time, we usually only had millet porridge and eggs to eat, but we could also eat some milder vegetables and fruits, but we should not eat high-salt, high-oil foods that would irritate the teeth.

Daily dental care tips

Brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth after eating

When brushing your teeth, tilt the toothbrush at 45 degrees and press it between the tooth surface and the gums. Let the bristles enter the gingival sulcus and between the teeth as much as possible. Then brush vertically along the gaps between the teeth and gently rotate the brush head. Do not use too much force. Brush each tooth in order and brush for at least 2 minutes each time. Brush the inside, outside and biting surfaces of your teeth.

Use mouthwash after meals:

Rinsing your mouth after meals helps to clean out food debris in the mouth in a timely manner and prevent the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms in the mouth. People who rinse their mouths frequently have significantly lower rates of periodontitis, tooth decay, upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases than those who do not have this habit.

Use fluoride toothpaste

The fluoride in fluoride toothpaste can combine with tooth enamel, making teeth stronger and having a good anti-caries effect.

Use a health toothbrush

Using a health toothbrush can effectively clean the oral cavity without damaging the teeth and gums. The bristles of the health toothbrush are soft and elastic, the ends are rounded, the brush surface is wavy, and the brush head is of moderate size.

Replace your toothbrush every three months. A new toothbrush can remove 30% more plaque than a toothbrush that has been used for more than three months.

Good eating habits

Eat less spicy, irritating food, hard and fried food to reduce irritation to the gums: smoked and grilled food will directly stimulate the periodontal mucosa, destroy the mucosal epithelial cells, causing congestion and edema, so it should also be eaten less.

Pay attention to nutritional balance in your diet, as overall body health and oral health complement each other. 1. Reduce the frequency of sugary foods to prevent bacteria from using the sugar remaining in the mouth to produce acid, eroding teeth and causing tooth decay.

Regular dental check-ups

Go to a professional hospital regularly for oral examinations and professional cleanings. The dentist will provide you with oral health care guidance and help to ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy and beautiful.