Bleeding gums

[balletmoo]

Afternoon all,

Hope you are all well today!

I was wondering if anyone else is having really bad problems with their gums. I know it's normal to have problems with gums during pregnancy but the last week or so has been a nightmare. They seem to be ulcerated and very sore, and today all I can taste is blood (which is doing wonders for making me feel sick!).

The obvious thing is to see a dentist, I know. My sister is one, but she's all the way out in Australia. She's recommended medicated mouthwashes and salt-water mouthwashes etc etc but I guess I just needed a bit of a whinge about it because it's flippin annoying!

xx

Aww, I sympathise. Do see a dentist, don't forget it's free with maternity exemption.

I had really nasty bleeding gums for first 20wks has been better since just odd occasion now at 35wks.

I asked my dentist to prescribe some corsodyl as prescriptions are free as is the dentist when pregnant. Also I have seen him every 10-12wks for scale and polish which has helped with bleeding

Hi, I can sympathise too, my gums are in a right state - very sore and bleeding too. make sure you keep brushing and flossing and yes Corsodyl mouthwash is great too. Hope it improves for you. xx

I'm with you mine have just started this last week it feels like my whole mouth is sore. Even eating has been a struggle at times. Just waiting for my dentist appointment now to get it checked out.