What to do if your gums bleed when you’re pregnant

After 2 months of pregnancy, many pregnant women experience significant gum bleeding. The elevated hormone levels in the body and congestion of the oral mucosa after pregnancy cause the gum capillaries to expand, bend and become less elastic, so they tend to bleed when brushing teeth. Here are a few ways to reduce gum bleeding: 1, action demonstration: 1, choose a toothbrush: you can use a children’s toothbrush, brush head smaller, softer bristles, less stimulation to the gums when brushing; 2, choose toothpaste: choose toothpaste containing fluoride, which has a protective effect on the oral mucosa; 3, correct brushing: you can use the vertical brush method when brushing teeth, the action should be as gentle as possible to reduce the stimulation of the gums. 2, special tips: 1, usually pay attention to oral hygiene, brush your teeth at night after eating, to avoid food residues left in the mouth all night, resulting in the proliferation of bacteria, leading to gum inflammation or even bleeding; 2, if the mother-to-be is caused by a lack of vitamin C gum bleeding, should be timely supplementation; 3, after the above methods to improve, if gum bleeding still occurs frequently, to go to the hospital for treatment.