People who have experienced tooth pain will know that this pain is very unbearable and enormous, and its level of pain is no less than heartache, abdominal pain, and so on. For wisdom teeth, expectant mothers are very distressed and helpless. Wisdom teeth can seriously affect our image. So, why do we need to remove wisdom teeth when preparing for pregnancy?
Why should wisdom teeth be extracted during pregnancy preparation
Some wisdom teeth, when placed in normal times, dentists may say "if it doesn't hurt or swell, you can temporarily ignore it", but when they hear that you are going to get pregnant, they immediately change their tone and suggest "pull it out, otherwise it will be troublesome when you get pregnant".
It's strange, isn't it? The reason is actually 'pregnancy'.
Once a woman becomes pregnant, there is a significant change in hormones in her body, which can easily lead to dental problems. First of all, the incidence of gingivitis (swelling and bleeding of tooth flesh) will increase sharply. In 2008, the examination of 700 pregnant women in Shanghai found that the incidence rate of pregnancy gingivitis was as high as 73.6%; The incidence rate of gingival tumor (a lump of tumor growing on the tooth flesh) will also increase, and the data reported by various studies is about 0.43% -5%.
Pregnant women with wisdom tooth pericoronitis often suffer from severe infections in the maxillofacial space, and the changes in physiological and psychological factors of pregnant women make treatment very difficult.
Pregnant women with various oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis, and wisdom tooth pericoronitis often seek consultation and treatment in outpatient clinics. Due to their neglect of these oral problems before pregnancy, these symptoms tend to intensify during pregnancy.
So dentists will recommend controlling foreseeable risks as much as possible before pregnancy, including cleaning teeth and treating problematic wisdom teeth as early as possible.
What to pay attention to when extracting wisdom teeth
Removing wisdom teeth is a relatively complex operation, and some things need to be noted: firstly, it is necessary to choose a formal medical institution and select qualified clinical doctors who have received formal training. Secondly, before removing wisdom teeth, it is necessary to exclude some serious systemic diseases, control the overall condition of the body in a relatively good state, and avoid accidents that may cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems during the removal process. In addition, pregnant women need to be particularly careful before removing wisdom teeth.
It is recommended to remove the wisdom teeth that need to be extracted before pregnancy. Finally, within 24 hours after removing wisdom teeth, do not brush or rinse your mouth to avoid serious complications such as bleeding, infection, and pain. Take oral antibiotics to control local infections, maintain oral hygiene, and avoid eating hard or hot foods.
Overall, it is necessary to remove wisdom teeth during pregnancy preparation, otherwise it will cause great harm to our baby. Wisdom teeth can also cause a series of troubles in our lives. However, during the preparation for pregnancy, female friends should not be too afraid and treat it with a calm mind, otherwise it can easily affect their health. During the preparation period for pregnancy, female friends should still maintain sufficient sleep.
