How to take care of oral cavity for pregnant women

1. Increase nutritional intake and maintain nutritional balance. In addition to adequate protein, vitamin A, D, C and some inorganic substances such as calcium and phosphorus intake are also very important. Increasing the intake of nutrients during pregnancy can not only protect the mother, but also enhance the body tissue's ability to repair damage, and it is also very helpful for the development of the fetus's teeth.

2. Do regular oral examinations and timely oral treatments. During pregnancy, oral diseases will develop quickly, and regular inspections can ensure early detection and early treatment, so that the lesions are limited to a small area. For more serious oral diseases, the second trimester (4 to 6 months) should be treated at a relatively safe time.

3. Pay attention to oral hygiene during pregnancy, master the methods of oral care, and insist on effective brushing twice a day. There is evidence that if you can maintain oral hygiene, gum inflammation will be difficult to produce. For pregnant women who are prone to tooth decay, some topical fluoride, such as fluoride mouthwash and fluoride film, can be used appropriately.

4. Use chewing gum without sucrose to clean your teeth, such as xylitol chewing gum. Xylitol is a sweetener extracted from birch or oak. It does not contain sucrose, so it does not cause tooth decay. This chewing gum has the effects of promoting saliva secretion, reducing oral acidification, inhibiting bacteria and cleaning teeth. If you can chew a piece after meals and before going to bed for at least 5 minutes each time, the incidence of tooth decay can be reduced by about 70%.