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Losing a tooth after giving birth to a baby?

As the old saying goes: When you give birth to a baby, you lose a tooth!

Many people may think this is too exaggerated, but the fact is that it is really easy to get dental disease during pregnancy. If you don’t take good care of it, it will really destroy your teeth!

Alicia, a mother abroad, lost all her teeth due to her four pregnancies.

Alicia is a popular TikTok blogger with 2.8 million fans. She is called the "Toothless Princess" by her fans because of her dentures.

At first, Alicia became popular because of a cross-dressing video. Without makeup and dentures, she looked like an old lady.

But after putting on makeup, styling her hair, and putting on dentures, she instantly became a trendy mom.

The huge gap between the front and back shocked many netizens.

What makes netizens even more curious is, why did Alicia lose her teeth at such a young age?

It turns out that Alicia’s teeth have started to have problems since she was pregnant...

She is 36 years old this year Alicia married her husband at the age of 20. Before that, she had no dental problems. In order to protect her teeth, she also had her teeth sealed.

But from her first pregnancy, Alicia’s teeth began to decay rapidly.

In just one week, two of Alicia’s canine teeth broke off at the gum line while eating a burger.

"At that moment, I really felt that I was finished. I was no longer beautiful, I would no longer be respected, and my husband might leave me."

Alicia believes that her dental problems may be related to genes and malnutrition.

① Malnutrition. I didn’t understand anything when I was just pregnant, and I didn’t eat very healthily. The baby’s growth might have absorbed the calcium from my teeth.

②Failed to see a dentist in time. When I was a child, I vomited after swallowing fluoride at the dentist, which left a shadow. If I had any problems, I would not go to the doctor.

The combination of various factors caused Alicia’s teeth to deteriorate earlier and earlier. After giving birth to her second daughter, Alicia’s upper row of teeth only There are 7 left.

"I would get a filling or a root canal, but soon the tooth would break again. I stopped laughing, I stopped talking, and I started covering up my pain. ”

In order to repair her teeth, Alicia went to the dentist every week. She even spent $10,000 on root canal treatment and crown treatment on the remaining teeth. She thought she could finally say goodbye to toothache.

But who knew that after giving birth to her third and fourth children, Alicia’s dental bridge developed an abscess, causing her entire face to become swollen? got up.

What’s even more frightening is that after giving birth to her fourth child, Alicia suffered from an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which comes with the disease. Having weight gain, migraines, dry skin, hair loss, no sex drive, depression, anxiety, heart palpitations, nightmares....

"My body feels drained , the teeth continued to deteriorate! ”

This situation made Alicia desperate. Later, on the recommendation of her dentist, she spent $16,900 to replace her with full dentures.

After wearing dentures at the age of 34, Alicia finally dared to smile. The mother whose children love to laugh is back!

In Alicia’s case, although some dentists believe that pregnancy alone will not cause tooth loss.

It is true that pregnancy does not cause such serious dental disease, but the chance of dental disease is indeed greater during pregnancy.

According to data from the U.S. CDC, dental problems are actually very common during pregnancy. Because pregnancy causes hormonal changes, about 60-75% of pregnant women have gingivitis, and pregnant women are more likely to suffer from dental caries. The risk is higher too!

Dental disease is really easy to develop during pregnancy!

Your teeth were fine before pregnancy, but once you are pregnant, you will have all kinds of problems!

Although extreme examples like Alicia are rare, teeth are indeed very prone to problems during this special period of pregnancy, and many pregnant mothers have dental problems during pregnancy.

"My morning sickness was very severe. I had to vomit 15+ times a day during pregnancy. Every time I vomited out the acidic water, it destroyed my teeth... ”

“I have never had tooth decay in my life, but after giving birth to 2 children, I have 12 cavities on my teeth.”

“The wisdom teeth that were fine before pregnancy started to appear as soon as I was pregnant with the baby. It hurts me to death!"

There are also many celebrity mothers who also suffered from dental disease during pregnancy.

After giving birth to her son, Zhang Xinyi issued a reminder on Weibo: You must go to the dentist before getting pregnant!

In the third trimester of pregnancy, Zhang Xinyi began to suffer from toothache, which was very severe. However, due to pregnancy, various examinations and treatments were restricted, so I can only endure it.

I endured it until after giving birth, but because I had to breastfeed, I still couldn’t get treatment. By the time I could get treatment, it was already too late, and a small problem turned into a big one. In the end, the only option was to extract the tooth.

Papi Jiang was also tortured by toothache during pregnancy and could not sleep at night. Because of the special nature of pregnancy, she did not go to the dentist until after giving birth.

Just one month after giving birth, she went to the dentist three times, received anesthesia three times, and killed three nerves.

Pregnant mothers remind all mothers who are preparing to become pregnant or are pregnant: You must see your teeth before pregnancy, you must take good care of your teeth during pregnancy, and if you have dental problems, you must not tolerate it.

There was a mother who refused to seek medical treatment because she endured toothache. As a result, she developed a serious infection. The doctor diagnosed it as severe maxillofacial infection and systemic poisoning, which required immediate surgery. Open the trachea to drain the pus.

It was really thrilling. Fortunately, both the mother and the baby were safe in the end, otherwise it would have been a tooth that cost two lives.

Having a dental check-up before pregnancy, dealing with periodontal disease promptly, and taking good care of your teeth during pregnancy can reduce the chance of dental problems during pregnancy!

Why is dental disease so common during pregnancy?

This starts with the structure of teeth.

There is a harmful bacterial film on the surface of our teeth called dental plaque. The bacteria in dental plaque use carbohydrates (sugar and starch) to produce acids. This acid causes mineral loss from the tooth surface.

During pregnancy, due to changes in hormonal secretion in the body, the pregnant mother's mouth is very sensitive and will show a mild inflammatory reaction of local telangiectasia.

In addition, during pregnancy, pregnant women often eat less and more meals, and some pregnant mothers like to eat sweet and sour foods, which makes it easier for pregnant mothers to Gums may become red, swollen, or even bleed. Moreover, some pregnant mothers like to eat sweet and sour foods, which will also aggravate the acidity level.

After pregnancy, the level of estrogen in the body increases significantly, and the capillaries in the gums are prone to congestion and proliferation, which aggravates the original periodontal disease, causing gum swelling, loosening of teeth, and even in severe cases. Gingival tumors form.

The dental condition of pregnant mothers is closely related to the development of the baby. Dental disease during pregnancy affects eating and will aggravate the nutritional deficiencies of pregnant mothers and fetuses.

Moreover, when periodontitis occurs, the gums will produce persistent inflammation, and the inner surface will be severely ulcerated, like countless small wounds. They will rupture as soon as they are stimulated by cold or heat or brushing your teeth. Will bleed.

Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream through inflamed gum wounds and colonize in the placenta, affecting the baby's development.

Therefore, severe dental disease may also lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low-birth-weight babies.

Research shows that 18 out of every 100 premature births may be caused by periodontal disease.

Therefore, dental care must be done well, and dental problems must also be taken seriously. If there are problems, don’t shoulder them!

Taking good dental care is to protect yourself and your baby!

As the old saying goes: toothache is not a disease, pain can kill you!

The feeling of toothache is really unknown to everyone. In addition, serious dental problems will endanger the health of pregnant mothers and babies, so dental problems must be taken seriously.

If you want to take good care of your teeth, you should pay attention to the following during pregnancy preparation, pregnancy and postpartum period:

1. Pregnancy preparation period— —Have a good dental check-up

Pregnancy is a period of high incidence of dental diseases. Small dental problems that are not taken care of before pregnancy may develop into big problems during pregnancy.

A small tooth decay before pregnancy may develop into pulpitis during pregnancy, or even suppuration and fever... In this way, the pain will escalate step by step.

Small tooth decay (mild pain): There is no pain symptom or slight pain when there is shallow tooth decay.

Pulpitis (moderate pain): Spontaneous pain, paroxysmal exacerbation, and intermittent attacks.

Alveolar abscess (severe pain): Severe and continuous pain, often unable to eat or sleep, and in severe cases, facial deformation.

Moreover, mothers who have had dental problems all know that when it comes to dental care during pregnancy, most hospitals recommend conservative treatment during the first three months of pregnancy. Generally, tooth extraction surgery cannot be performed three months before delivery, so any problems must be dealt with during pregnancy preparation.

①Be sure to conduct routine oral examinations before preparing for pregnancy.

② During the pregnancy preparation period, it is necessary to take care of dental caries, wisdom teeth and other potentially harmful teeth.

③Brush your teeth twice a day, use fluoride toothpaste after breakfast and before going to bed, and floss regularly.

Note: If you are preparing to become pregnant, you must eliminate dental hazards during pregnancy preparation.

2. Pregnancy - take good dental care

If you are an expectant mother who is pregnant, you must maintain good dental care during pregnancy. Routine dental care, a correct dental care can effectively make an appointment for dental disease, do these 7 points:

① Limit sugary foods and drinks . If you can't control your desire for sweets, you must rinse your mouth in time

②Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. After getting up in the morning and before going to bed at night, brush your teeth carefully with a soft-bristled toothbrush.

③ Rinse your mouth after vomiting. Acid reflux and vomiting can damage tooth enamel and increase the risk of tooth decay. Avoid brushing immediately after vomiting. When teeth are coated with stomach acid, the force of the toothbrush can scratch the enamel.

④Avoid brushing your teeth immediately after morning sickness. During morning sickness, the acidic substances in the stomach will remain in the mouth. Brushing your teeth too early will accelerate the corrosion of the teeth by the acidic substances. It is recommended that pregnant mothers wait 1 hour after morning sickness before brushing their teeth. You can rinse your mouth thoroughly with ordinary tap water.

⑤ Check your teeth regularly. The probability of oral diseases is relatively high during pregnancy. It is recommended that pregnant mothers try to have an oral examination once a month to detect and treat early. At the same time, if dental problems occur, they must not take medicine on their own. Medication during pregnancy must be paid attention to and must follow the doctor's advice.

⑥ Healthy diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C and calcium-rich foods, which are also beneficial to the health of your teeth.

⑦During pregnancy, the daily calcium content needs to be increased. Adequate calcium protects bones and meets the nutritional needs of a developing baby.

Note: Don’t ignore minor problems with your teeth. Small problems may quickly turn into big problems. Don’t ignore them at any time, and seek medical attention promptly!

3. Postpartum - postpartum taboos should be kept in mind!

Don’t fall into the trap of not being able to brush your teeth during the confinement period. During the confinement period, you should brush your teeth well. Use warm water and a soft-bristle brush twice a day, and rinse your mouth after eating.

Many mothers will wait until postpartum to deal with dental problems that are not serious during pregnancy.

So if you have experienced gum problems during pregnancy, see your dentist as soon as possible after delivery to examine your entire mouth and assess your periodontal health.

Too many mothers have no choice but to wean their babies because of dental problems. This is really a pity.

Therefore, if there is a problem with the teeth during postpartum examination, early intervention and early treatment are the three steps for postpartum dental care. Mothers must do the following:

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① Brush your teeth regularly with warm water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. If you have no strength and are very tired after giving birth, you can rinse your mouth with salt water or warm tea at the beginning. When your strength recovers, you should resume the habit of brushing your teeth. Use warm water and a soft-bristle toothbrush to brush your teeth to avoid postpartum syndrome.

②The diet should be healthy and light. You should try to avoid cold, hard, spicy, and irritating foods at the beginning to give your body some time to recover.

③Treat periodontal disease promptly. Many pregnant mothers will wait until after delivery to deal with dental problems, but some mothers are afraid that treatment will affect breastfeeding.

In fact, X-rays and other drugs used for local anesthesia, such as bupivacaine and lidocaine, are considered compatible with breastfeeding.

And most medications used for oral and intravenous sedation are considered compatible with breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is safe if you have a tooth infection, abscess, cavity or root canal; however, you should see your dentist immediately as these conditions may cause If it gets worse, breastfeeding mothers can receive treatment and medication as long as they follow the doctor's advice, so don't force it on you.

Finally, mothers should be reminded that they should practice good dental hygiene during breastfeeding as usual. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes, twice a day, and replace your toothbrush every three to four months.

The most important point: Taking good dental care during pregnancy preparation and pregnancy can prevent periodontal disease and the serious consequences of periodontal disease to a large extent.

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