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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Swollen Gums During Pregnancy?

I am 17 weeks pregnant and all of a sudden my gums blew up, are extremely swollen both on top and bottom, are extremely sensitive and painful and my glands surrounding my jaw line are also now inflamed and painful. This has been going on for three days now with no change
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Having swollen, red, tender gums that bleed when you floss or brush is a common complaint during pregnancy. About half of moms-to-be have these symptoms – a condition known as pregnancy gingivitis. Your gums are more likely to become inflamed during pregnancy in part because of hormonal changes that make them more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque.

Prevention is key. Practice good oral hygiene and get regular preventive dental care.

Brush thoroughly but gently at least twice a day (after every meal if possible), using a soft-bristled brush and toothpaste with fluoride.

Floss daily.

Get regular preventive dental care. Your dentist or periodontist can remove plaque and tartar that brushing can't get to.

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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Swollen Gums During Pregnancy?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Having swollen, red, tender gums that bleed when you floss or brush is a common complaint during pregnancy. About half of moms-to-be have these symptoms – a condition known as pregnancy gingivitis. Your gums are more likely to become inflamed during pregnancy in part because of hormonal changes that make them more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque. Prevention is key. Practice good oral hygiene and get regular preventive dental care. Brush thoroughly but gently at least twice a day (after every meal if possible), using a soft-bristled brush and toothpaste with fluoride. Floss daily. Get regular preventive dental care. Your dentist or periodontist can remove plaque and tartar that brushing can t get to. regards