Bleeding Gums

please08 · Mar 7th, 2009, 21:49 PM

Arrrrrgggggggg I'm rinsing twice a day for the past 2 months in corsodyl and still they're swollen and bleeding

Is there anything else I can do, even flossing is impossible

Taranboo · Mar 8th, 2009, 05:29 AM

Have you had your teeth checked out by a dentist? The only reason I am asking is that you are treating your bleeding gums as and infection or gum disease. My teeth bleed because of the pregnancy and for no other reason. I'd go and make the most of your free dentist appointments and get them checked out. The dentist will advise the best thing.

Tara
xx

**booflebump** · Mar 8th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Yup, definately get yourself along to the dentist for a check up xx

mrsholmes · Mar 8th, 2009, 05:56 AM

im the same been to see dentist and he said its normal! I also have perm blood marks on my gums x

cath · Mar 8th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Be careful about using Corsodyl for so long as it can stain your teeth(although this stain can be removed by your dentist with a scale & polish) I think Corsodyl do now do a mouthwash for everyday use that doesnt stain so might be worth looking out for that one

please08 · Mar 8th, 2009, 15:39 PM

Ya been to dentist, he just told me to use corsodyl

tis the inflamation of them that are freaking me out more

can't even eat an apple really hurts

Is corsodyl the only thing to take though???

TigerLady · Mar 8th, 2009, 15:54 PM

I don't know if this can improve what is already there... but get a Sonicare if you don't already have one. I started using one in November (right before my bfp) and I LOVE it. I had my teeth cleaned the other day by the dentist. No bleeding, no cavities. They said it was cuz of the sonicare. I am useless about flossing lately

but still no problems!

NoSpringChick · Mar 8th, 2009, 19:42 PM

Theyll be fine once you give birth. I had this when p/g before but after m/c my gums miraculously healed straight away- then when got pregnant again theyve been bad ever since, its always a blood bath cleaning them and i'm using a really soft toothbrush. They call it pregnancy gingivitus.

MegGem · Mar 8th, 2009, 20:12 PM

I've been flossing, brushing and also using a flouride rinse and mine seem to be better! Hope this helps. Definitely go get a cleaning once during your pregnancy though, might just need to get rid of some plaque!

SoldiersWifey · Mar 8th, 2009, 21:54 PM

I am actually a dental assistant here in the states...
Bleeding gums can be from pregnancy, as many women experience bleeding (in smallish amounts) during hormonal changes, menstruation, and obviously pregnancy due to the increase in blood volume. I am a little concerned by the pain and swelling and the amount of bleeding your are describing. I would make sure to have a dental hygienist take a look, not just a dentist. Some dentists are a little old fashioned in diagnosing periodontal disease as it can be costly to treat. (At least in the US). Dental hygienists are specifically trained to treat these areas. Also, try using a power toothbrush such as a Rotadent or Oral B Triumph, and floss!!
If you DO have gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not able to treat them on your own. You need to see a dental professional! I hope this helps.

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please08 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West London Posts: 683	Bleeding Gums Arrrrrgggggggg I'm rinsing twice a day for the past 2 months in corsodyl and still they're swollen and bleeding Is there anything else I can do, even flossing is impossible

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Taranboo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Freckleton, Lancs. UK Posts: 438	Have you had your teeth checked out by a dentist? The only reason I am asking is that you are treating your bleeding gums as and infection or gum disease. My teeth bleed because of the pregnancy and for no other reason. I'd go and make the most of your free dentist appointments and get them checked out. The dentist will advise the best thing. Tara xx

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Mar 8th, 2009, 05:41 AM	#3
booflebump Other BabyandBump Team Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 19,615	Yup, definately get yourself along to the dentist for a check up xx

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mrsholmes Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,686	im the same been to see dentist and he said its normal! I also have perm blood marks on my gums x

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cath Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,743	Be careful about using Corsodyl for so long as it can stain your teeth(although this stain can be removed by your dentist with a scale & polish) I think Corsodyl do now do a mouthwash for everyday use that doesnt stain so might be worth looking out for that one

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Mar 8th, 2009, 15:39 PM	#6
please08 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North West London Posts: 683	Ya been to dentist, he just told me to use corsodyl tis the inflamation of them that are freaking me out more can't even eat an apple really hurts Is corsodyl the only thing to take though???

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Mar 8th, 2009, 15:54 PM	#7
TigerLady Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In a Cave Posts: 22,889	I don't know if this can improve what is already there... but get a Sonicare if you don't already have one. I started using one in November (right before my bfp) and I LOVE it. I had my teeth cleaned the other day by the dentist. No bleeding, no cavities. They said it was cuz of the sonicare. I am useless about flossing lately but still no problems!

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Mar 8th, 2009, 19:42 PM	#8
NoSpringChick Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,731	Theyll be fine once you give birth. I had this when p/g before but after m/c my gums miraculously healed straight away- then when got pregnant again theyve been bad ever since, its always a blood bath cleaning them and i'm using a really soft toothbrush. They call it pregnancy gingivitus.

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Mar 8th, 2009, 20:12 PM	#9
MegGem Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 716	I've been flossing, brushing and also using a flouride rinse and mine seem to be better! Hope this helps. Definitely go get a cleaning once during your pregnancy though, might just need to get rid of some plaque!

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Mar 8th, 2009, 21:54 PM	#10
SoldiersWifey Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana, US Posts: 175	I am actually a dental assistant here in the states... Bleeding gums can be from pregnancy, as many women experience bleeding (in smallish amounts) during hormonal changes, menstruation, and obviously pregnancy due to the increase in blood volume. I am a little concerned by the pain and swelling and the amount of bleeding your are describing. I would make sure to have a dental hygienist take a look, not just a dentist. Some dentists are a little old fashioned in diagnosing periodontal disease as it can be costly to treat. (At least in the US). Dental hygienists are specifically trained to treat these areas. Also, try using a power toothbrush such as a Rotadent or Oral B Triumph, and floss!! If you DO have gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not able to treat them on your own. You need to see a dental professional! I hope this helps.

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