Tooth sensitivity after giving birth: The suffering of pregnant women

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Postpartum tooth sensitivity is mainly caused by a sensitive body condition, calcium deficiency or dental problems. Many simple home remedies for tooth sensitivity after childbirth can be applied at home if the condition is mild. However, women should see their dentist for proper guidance and treatment.

1. Why do women after giving birth often have tooth sensitivity?

Toothache after giving birth is the suffering of many mothers. The main cause of this condition is usually because during pregnancy, the pregnant mother's body is very sensitive and prone to lack of trace elements, especially calcium, so it can easily lead to tooth sensitivity.
In addition, if exposed dentin is in direct contact with hard, hot or acidic foods, periodontal disease can also be the cause of postpartum women's tooth sensitivity. The feeling of toothache keeps appearing and disappearing after a few minutes, it seems simple but causes many serious effects.

2. How does toothache affect mothers after giving birth?

When they can't eat hot foods, mothers have to choose cold drinks to reduce sensitivity. And this affects nutrition for mothers, because hot food always contains the most complete nutrition.
There are some mothers who will use many ways to both be able to eat and not have sensitivity such as taking small sips of hot milk to reduce tooth sensitivity somewhat, or trying to find a way to swallow so that their teeth do not touch. The food, however, didn't get there in the end. Finally, they not only lose their appetite, but also feel afraid to eat, affecting the mood and atmosphere of the whole family, reducing the quality of life.

3. How to cure tooth sensitivity after birth

There are many ways to treat postnatal tooth sensitivity. However, mothers should go directly to the delivery dentist under the guidance of a specialist. Because postpartum is still a sensitive period, mothers are having to feed their babies and breastfeed, so any treatment interventions will more or less affect the baby's health, so mothers need to be careful.
3.1. Tips to cure tooth sensitivity after birth The first solution to postpartum sensitivity is that mothers should add nutrients to balance the lack or excess of calcium. Supplementing with foods that are good for teeth, rich in calcium, and vitamin C are very useful for making teeth strong, durable blood vessel walls to help prevent bleeding gums. Limit eating foods that are too hot, too cold or too acidic to avoid irritating your teeth.
Besides, special attention should be paid to daily oral care. Brushing enough, properly, gargling with physiological salt water both helps clean teeth and prevents colds and flu very well.
Postpartum mothers can also apply some simple measures, which can be used at home such as: Using garlic to rub on teeth, chewing green tea leaves, ... will also be very helpful.
3.2. When to go to the dentist for a toothache? However, if the above support measures do not improve much, you need to see a dentist to be examined as well as to be guided and indicated for correct treatment. Depending on the cause, the doctor can recommend a treatment method that is suitable for the mother's condition. If the outer part of the tooth is worn away and the dentin is exposed, the doctor can conduct a filling for the patient.
In case of enamel wear and excessive sensitivity, remineralization may be indicated for you. This is essentially a method to relieve tooth sensitivity by replacing artificial enamel on the part of the tooth that is sensitive.

If tooth decay, often the best remedy will be eight fillings to replace lost tooth tissue to protect teeth and restore aesthetics. In case the tooth has been severely decayed, eating into the pulp, the doctor can treat the pulp and cover the porcelain tooth. However, in this case, the doctor will have to carefully consider the treatment method to be suitable for postpartum women.
Postpartum women are extremely sensitive subjects. Therefore, for proper and effective treatment, you should go to reputable dental facilities for examination. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is providing high quality dental examination and treatment by a team of leading doctors and experts.

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