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Use sensodyne!!
Dentists suck
So with my insurance, only one place near me would take it. I've been having gum problems on and off for the past several months. But I couldn't even be seen and was put on a two year waiting list. I had to call and complain saying I was pregnant and it's important for me to be seen.
They made me an appt for June 20 (note I made this appt almost 2 months ago) and I had to get an OB note saying I need work done so i can be seen smh....just getting so frustrated. My gums recently started to lightly bleed where the tears/sore spots are. It hurts to brush and it's driving me nuts! 😢
I've always brushed twice a day and floss a couple times a week at least. Just needed to complain. My mouth feels like it's pulsing and I just want this to be fixed...first time I ever had this problem. Gaaarrg 😡😓
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I have gum issues while pregnant, too. I floss twice a day, brush 3x and use listerine once a day. I suggest using Parodontax brand toothpaste. It's specifically for bleeding gums. I've been using it for a few days and it's already helping. Be sure you're using a soft brush and not pushing too hard when brushing to prevent gum erosion.
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I will give that a try thank you! and I definitely am staying to the soft brush
I worked in a dentist office, so I understand in a way we get super busy where sometimes people just can't be seen for a few weeks out at least. But that's ridiculous. We at least put them on a cancellation list to get them in sooner if possible, or sometimes if it was so bad we'd just have to get them in and be triple booked and just hurry though.
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Ah I see. That's understandable, but really annoying.
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they were not accepting any new patients right away (why I was on a two year waiting list). the appt I got was the only open "new patient" appt open. I can see why they are busy so seeing that they are pretty much the only ones accepting medicaid around here
Gum swelling and sensitivity is normal during pregnancy. I had a slight case but I would see an orthodontist monthly due to having braces so thankfully I was able to be monitored and he always checked and reassured me that my gums were a little swollen but not bad. Is there any pregnancy safe numbing medication that could Help?
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not sure. I was thinking about emailing my OB to see if there was anything that could help with the swelling and sensitivity. Tylenol doesn't do much sadly
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