We all know that from the moment the male sperm fertilizes the female ovum and a new life is created, nothing will ever be the same again – and this means your body and your life! One of the most common ‘afflictions’ of the pregnant woman is that of swelling. We all sympathize with those expectant mothers who have swollen feet and ankles, hands and fingers and also gums, before their precious bump is even visible. This is usually one of the very first physical manifestations of pregnancy and it is a direct result of fertilization having occurred.

This uncomfortable swelling is a direct result of your awakening and changing hormones which will go on a progressive route march around your body to prepare it to carry your baby for the full nine month gestation period. We all know that the amniotic fluid of the womb will nurture, cushion and protect your baby during the entire period of your pregnancy. This increase of fluid within your body is created by your kidneys when you are pregnant. It is specific renal hormones which ensure that extra fluid is retained in the body, in order to up the amount of blood volume produced and thus ensuring enough nourishment gets to the placenta. It is the excess fluid which is not immediately used in the blood making task that then settles in other parts of the body.

Pregnancy Gingivitis – What Goes on in a Woman’s Mouth for 9 Months

– The first fact you need to understand is that during your pregnancy, the water content of your body will increase by 40%. This extra liquid is stored in all the individual cells of your body, but the hands, feet and gums are the sites most commonly noticed because of their puffy appearance.

– The second aspect of pregnancy gingivitis you need to be aware of is that in a great number of cases, just a little extra care with your dental hygiene routine will alleviate the puffiness, redness and soreness. The extra liquid stored in the cells of your gums causes them to swell and thus they become tender to the touch. This causes a catch-22 situation as, because your gums are swollen and tender, you tend to brush and floss your teeth less. This, in turn, allows plaque to build up between the gums and the teeth and in between the teeth, thus causing the gums to pull away from the teeth, creating what is known as ‘pockets’ into which food particles lodge, which aggravate the situation further and cause increased bleeding.

– The third fact to bear in mind is that your dentist will be able to help you keep any signs of pregnancy gingivitis under control by doing a gentle cleaning and polishing every few months during your pregnancy.
The most comforting fact is that, even if you find it increasingly difficult to control the symptoms of your gingivitis during your pregnancy, once your baby is born your gums will, in most cases, return to their pre pregnancy state – if you look after your teeth well and return to your general dental hygiene regimen.

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