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Gushing gums

srabideau622srabideau622 member
in May 2016 Moms
I was brushing my teeth this morning and it looked like a murder scene in my sink when I spit. Does anyone else have SUPER sensitive gums? I didnt get this symptom with my first baby!
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  • kbrands7kbrands7 member
    This happened to me towards the end of the first trimester this time. Like you, I didn't have it with my last pregnancy. A few times my gums have just started bleeding a little after I had been (accidentally) clenching my jaw. It's unnerving but, apparently fairly normal. I'm making an appointment with my dentist anyway though, since I'm due, and I'll ask him about it.
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  • LuxaniLuxani member
    edited November 2015
    Yes! This has been killing me for about a month now. I don't have dental insurance but dang, I really need to go.

    Edit: it gets pretty bad. Sometimes I'll wake up in the middle of the night with a mouthful of blood.
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  • Bluejay3030Bluejay3030 member
    Yes :(  Every night when I floss it's out of control.  I already have one sensitive area from a recent root canal, and it just won't heal properly.  My gums were a hot mess with my last pregnancy, too.
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  • sarawifenowsarawifenow member
    I'm right there with you! Seems like everything makes my gums bleed these days. :(
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  • KurrantKurrant member
    I switched to a sensitive toothbrush and it helped with the pain and bleeding. Went to my regular 6 monthly dentist appointment two days ago and she said to basically ignore the bleeding since my gums are healthy. The bleeding is just due to increased blood flow and is normal. She made me change to a salt water rinse instead of listerine because she said the alcohol can dry the mouth and lead to acidic saliva which can be a cause of inflammation and corrosion. I did have some inflammation in the back so i have to go again in 3 months to make sure it's under control.
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  • wsgjmw1wsgjmw1 member
    This happens to me a couple times a week now. The first few times I was horrified but now I am used to it!
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  • lalala2004lalala2004 member
    It happens a lot when I floss. I have always used a softer toothbrush, so I'd recommend trying that first.
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  • tripledaggerWed95976tripledaggerWed95976 member
    Mine haven't been bleeding but they are SO sore after I eat. When I touch them they feel swollen
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  • juliak641juliak641 member
    I actually went to the dentist today for a cleaning and asked about this. He said it is completely normal, to keep brushing and flossing as usual.
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  • mumbolinomumbolino member
    Gingivitis probably? I went to the dentist and then I got my teeth and gums professionally cleaned. All good since then, I just have to keep up a good dental routine, floss etc.... 

    But I would definitely recommend seeing a dentist or hygienist and - if they recommend - get a professional clean. 
    Gingivitis can really mess up your gums and have long term effects on your teeth, if it is very bad and not treated. 

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  • kbrands7kbrands7 member
    Sigh. Three bedtimes in a row now my gums have bled some after my toddler has knocked his head into my face. He's more restless than usual because his rocking/storytime lap space is getting crowded, and I just can't take accidental hits to the teeth anymore. This is a bad combination.
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  • cohoXxcohoXx member
    Mine are so itchy! I floss like 4 times a day to help "scratch" them!
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  • camillaandcarsoncamillaandcarson member
    edited November 2015
    This has happened with me in two pregnancies now.  I didn't have any cavities (and was so proud of that!) until I become pregnant.  The first pregnancy at the end I had 4.  Going to the dentist next month to check out what has happened so far this one.

    Oh and they said this was totally normal.  They weren't surprised at all.
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  • jessiedee13jessiedee13 member
    This is me with all 3 of pregnancies. My gums are normally super sensitive, always have bled if I brushed more than 2x a day or used anything except a Colgate brand soft bristled brush. Now that I'm pregnant it's just blood everywhere when I brush regardless of what "precautions" I take. But I haven't gotten the nosebleeds ever so if this is my trade off, I'll take it lol
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