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My new, yucky pregnancy symptom

lvlichellelvlichelle member
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Over the past week I have developed sore, swollen gums.. I even taste blood sometimes. I googled it and apparently this is a common symptom. I take care of my teeth.. brushing as recommended.. although I don't floss everyday (I know, I know.. I need to start doing this again). I have noticed over the last couple days my gums are sore when I brush my teeth. I am thinking of switching over to a soft bristle toothbrush.

I have had the blood taste a couple other time during this pregnancy.. I just figured it was the blood thinner injection that the Dr put me on (for my MTHFR blood clotting gene mutation). Apparently it is just a side effect of the pregnancy hormones.  I have an appointment on the 11th, and I will bring it up then to see if there is any concern other than just it being normal.

Anyone else having this?
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  • rachbaby1rachbaby1 member
    Yep, my dentist said to use listerine twice a day and floss, but that it might not clear up. I do think the listerine helps though.
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  • lvlichellelvlichelle member
    rachbaby1 said:
    Yep, my dentist said to use listerine twice a day and floss, but that it might not clear up. I do think the listerine helps though.
    I figured listerine was a no no during pregnancy because it has alcohol in it?
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    BFP #1 10/02/06, EDD 5/1/07 Natural Miscarriage 1 week after BFP

    BFP #2 3/28/07, EDD 11/19/07 Natural Miscarriage 2 weeks after BFP

    BFP #3 1/16/11, 1st U/S - 1/28/11 HR 132bpm, Missed Miscarriage- 2/28/11, D&C 3/8/11 

    March 2011, diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation

    "Dear Lord, I would have loved to have held my babies on my lap and tell them about You, but since I didn't get the chance, would You please hold them on Your lap and tell them about me?

     

    BFP #4 6/26/13, EDD 3/8/14, Delivered @ 40w6d
    Bethany Elizabeth born on 3/14/14 @ 6:48am weighing almost 8lbs 1oz and measuring 20 1/2 inches.


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  • angelsnightangelsnight member
    Yep, it's actually called pregnancy gingivitis.  I had it so bad last time there were many foods I just couldn't eat because my gums were too sore.  Even if it wasn't something hard or chewy, sometimes even spicey foods or foods with a little kick would irritate my gums.

    My soreness got better within a few weeks and I think by week 20 it was gone, I don't really remember though.  So far I haven't gotten it yet this time (knock on wood).
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    lvlichelle said:


    rachbaby1 said:

    Yep, my dentist said to use listerine twice a day and floss, but that it might not clear up. I do think the listerine helps though.

    I figured listerine was a no no during pregnancy because it has alcohol in it?


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  • springbaby03springbaby03 member
    My gums are tender. You should switch to a super soft brush and take it easy on the gumline.
    I use listerine, havent considered that I shouldnt use it...I dont think it will hurt anything.
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  • jfb29jfb29 member
    I'm just going to second what the other ladies said. I went to the dentist this week and they told me it was common to have sensitive gums. Just take care of my teeth as best I can and told me to use listerene if I was able to to help kill germs. You aren't drinking it so it should be fine.

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  • map94612map94612 member
    If you are really concerned about the alcohol in the Listerine, they do make an alcohol free version :)  I'm not sure if it works as well, but it may help with your peace of mind..
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  • MiliskaMiliska member
    rachbaby1 said:
    Yep, my dentist said to use listerine twice a day and floss, but that it might not clear up. I do think the listerine helps though.
    I figured listerine was a no no during pregnancy because it has alcohol in it?
    I regularly use a mouthwash that doesn't have alcohol in it. There are not many options at the drugstore, but you can find some.
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  • Hays0770Hays0770 member
    This was one of my first symptoms of pregnancy.
    It's just part if the fun.
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