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Jul 12th, 2008, 12:23 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | bleeding gums i know this is common in pregnancy but is there anything i can do to help it?? |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 12:27 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | Sorry, don't know! Just wanted to say that Iam struggling too though. Mine are really hurting right now and don't have an appointment until 30th July! |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 12:29 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | My dentist told me the only thing really is to brush more and use a mouthwash ! also if your gums become to sore try rubbing sensodyne toothpaste into them in circular motions with your finger ,
Hope this helps ! |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 12:34 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | thanks! ill try that. its so horrible looks like the texas chain saw massacre in the sick 3 times a day |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 12:40 PM
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| My dentist suggested a gentle mouthwash and brushing 3x a day.
It's been helping me a little! |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 12:59 PM
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| I'm having the same problem, I'm just brushing really softly, and when my gums get really sore I use Corsodyl which my dentist gave me, it helps if the gums start to swell and my dentist said it's safe to use when pregnant. | | | | Status: Offline
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Jul 12th, 2008, 16:25 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | I´ve been using an antiseptic mouthwash after brushing. |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 17:46 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | I was going to post something about this today - glad to see I'm not the only one suffering! I knew bleeding gums might be a problem when pregnant but I never thought it would be this bad! Not sure there is much else we can do apart from light brushing 2-3 times a day  and mouthwash  |
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Jul 12th, 2008, 18:03 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | Does it happen more in the 2nd tri? Only cos I've been getting this too for the past couple of weeks now. And think I may have a problem with a filling/poss infection too.  NOt too painful at the mo, and got dentist appt next week, thank god.
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Jul 12th, 2008, 19:21 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | I've not had bleeding gums, but have developed a geographic tongue (where the taste buds sluff off in patches) that hurts quite a bit. My OH is a dentist and says there isn't much I can do about it. Stupid hormones! |
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