6 Things Every Pregnant Mom Should Know About Bleeding Gums
Pregnancy hormones make your gums react more to the same plaque. Here's why they bleed, and the one daily step to add to the routine you already have.
Pink in the sink. Blood on the floss. Gums that bleed even when you do everything right.
You're not doing it wrong. Your gums are reacting to pregnancy. For up to 3 in 4 moms-to-be, hormones make gums swell and bleed, and it builds every week to the third trimester.
Here are 6 things to know, and what helps.
Signs you may notice:
Up to 75% of pregnant women get this. It's called pregnancy gingivitis. Your hormones make your gums overreact to everyday plaque. So they bleed even when you brush well.
Pregnancy hormones send more blood to your gums, so they react more to the same plaque. And the reaction builds until your third trimester. Then there's the sickness. When the brush makes you gag, the back teeth get skipped. And brushing harder only makes sore gums bleed more. None of this is your fault.
More than half your gums inflamed early on. Three quarters by week 36.
Your dentist or OB may have said it's normal. They're right. It's common. But gums that bleed are inflamed gums, and your gums are what hold your teeth in. You don't have to wait it out. There's a daily step you can add today, on top of the routine you already have.
Common in pregnancy. Not something you have to live with.
Bleeding at 20 weeks means months still to go. Your hormones keep rising until the third trimester. And gums don't always settle straight after the birth. Six weeks on, most moms' gums are still healing. So calm them now. Keep brushing, flossing and seeing your dentist too.
Brushing, flossing and mouthwash clean the surface. But within hours, plaque grows back, and your pregnant gums react all over again. So you scrub more, and they bleed more. The missing step isn't more cleaning. It's calming how your gums react.
AVIRO Daily Lozenges carry two strains of friendly bacteria, studied in pregnant women. They calm the way your gums react to plaque. In studies of these strains, gums bled less within about 2 weeks. Keep brushing and flossing. Add one lozenge in the morning and one at night. It works without a brush too, so it keeps working on the sick days.
79% vs 37% had no gum inflammation by the birth.
Meet AVIRO Daily Lozenges
A mint-flavored lozenge with two strains of friendly bacteria and zinc for fresh breath. Sugar-free. After you brush, let one melt in the morning and one at night.
Your hormones make your gums overreact to everyday plaque.
Two lozenges a day coat your gums and calm how they react to plaque.
Less swelling, less blood in the sink. Check it in about 2 weeks.
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Why it works when other things haven't
| Feature | AVIRO | Flossing / Mouthwash | Waiting for the birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calms how your gums react | yes | no | no |
| Keeps working between brushes | yes | no | no |
| Works on the days you can't brush | yes | no | no |
| Gentle on sore gums | yes | no | yes |
| Studied in pregnant women | yes | no | no |
What the experts say
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says caring for your mouth is safe at every stage of pregnancy, and that putting it off can lead to bigger problems.
Up to 75% of pregnant women get pregnancy gingivitis (ACOG; American Dental Association).
Questions people ask first
Yes. The strains were studied in pregnant women from the third trimester to the birth, with no side effects from the lozenges.
Yes. One of the strains is given straight to newborns.
Normal means common. Gums that bleed are inflamed, and there's a daily step that calms them. Keep seeing your dentist too.
About 2 weeks, in studies of these strains. Fresher breath from day 1.
Yes, keep both. This is the daily step in between.
That's when it helps most. It works without a brush.
Two a day: one after brushing in the morning and one at night. Let it melt slowly, and don’t chew it.
No. It’s a smooth lozenge with a fresh mint flavour, and it melts over a few minutes.
No. It's sweetened with xylitol and isomalt.
Yes, any time, from your account. If you need any help don't hesitate to contact us.