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Relieve Morning Sickness while Brushing Your Teeth

If you can't stand the smell of mint-chip ice cream, let alone mint-swirl toothpaste, brush with water alone until you can handle a minty mouth again. Still worried about cavities? Try a cinnamon, grape or bubble-gum flavored anti-cavity rinse. Now, if only they made your prenatal vitamins in those flavors!

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KatieKozAreI
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10/27/2009 - 10:24AM
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I couldn't tell you what it is. But when I even think about brushing my teeth I get all bluh feeling. But I couldn't imagine brushing my teeth without tooth paste.
kammerbaby
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10/5/2009 - 5:46PM
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Actually, I am not sure how true the enamel bit I said is, but I do know that your teeth & gums are especially vulnerable while pregnant.  Please take care of your teeth!  The last thing you want is to get a filling or other dental work 8 or 9 months pregnant (I work in an oral surgeons office!)  Just one clip from the internet...

"Pregnancy and Dental Health

Good dental hygiene prevents tooth decay and lowers the risk of passing bacteria onto your baby through saliva. Bacteria in the mouth from plaque and tooth decay and in the gums due to gingivitis can cause serious inflammation in other parts of the body including in the cardiovascular system and even in the uterus. This may be a cause of miscarriage or the inability to conceive in some women.

During pregnancy, hormonal changes can affect the gums, making them more susceptible to inflammation from bacteria along the gum line. Vomiting which is normal during pregnancy can also erode the protective enamel of teeth and cause decay; gargle with water to cleanse the mouth but wait 30 minutes before brushing your teeth as the stomach acid may weaken the surface enamel.

Have regular dental cleanings and checkups before becoming pregnant as dental x-rays should be avoided by pregnant woman. However any pain, swelling or infection in the mouth should be treated immediately because this can affect the health of both the mother and baby. Overall well-being and care is important for a healthy pregnancy."



Read more: http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/article.cfm/physical_changes_to_your_body_during_pregnancy#ixzz0T6HlWhSp
kammerbaby
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10/5/2009 - 5:41PM
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Oh my god...I guess if it's REALLY bad this is an OK fix for a FEW DAYS- but please remember, mommies, while pregnant, your enamel is not as strong as it usually is and you are very prone to cavities and gum problems!  PLEASE brush your teeth, with toothpaste!! And visit the dentist as soon as your OB okays it!
Kaimon
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7/11/2009 - 4:13PM
Report Abuse 		The tootthpaste doesn't bother me. The smell the taste are both fine. The vibration of the brush going over my teeth, especially in the back (but not limited to) are what make me gag and throw up.
smashmarie83
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4/28/2009 - 7:32PM
Report Abuse 		Instead of standing over my sink *I usually lean over the sink* I tried sitting upright on the side of the bathtub, and it helped. I think it's just being in that leaning-forward position.... my body is used to projecting forth tummy contents when I lean like that....so sitting upright helped me. I also now use Disney Princess toothpaste :-D
Saraneth
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4/26/2009 - 1:04AM
Report Abuse 		I think it's just the toothbrush. I put it in my mouth and my body says, 'Oh, no. Oh no. oh NO SHE DIDN'T! And then makes sure I don't swallow it.'
MzLacey1017
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3/30/2009 - 3:18PM
Report Abuse 		I've found that using like a crest spinbrush or something motorized like that makes me less nauseous than a regular toothbrush.
NewCajunMom
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2/28/2009 - 9:26PM
Report Abuse 		every time I brush my teeth i throw up. i use just water and mouthwash. For some reason mouthwash does not bother me but the toothpaste does. I tried too see if it was the toothbrush it's self and not it's not. I have tried a number different toothpaste. Uggg my mouth feels dirty
dat_girl08
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11/6/2008 - 5:33PM
Report Abuse 		i hv the same prob lol
Gothelittle
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9/19/2008 - 11:10AM
Report Abuse 		The toothpaste doesn't bother me at all. The problem is gagging on the toothbrush when I'm getting at the back teeth.


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