Toothache during breastfeeding
Fattening a child leads to a weakening of immunity and the progression of even minor pathologies and diseases, as well as the oral cavity.
Many nursing mothers complain that the condition of the teeth after the birth of the baby has greatly worsened, bleeding gums, sensitivity of the enamel and soreness have appeared.
Causes of soreness
In the article we will consider why the mothers have a toothache during breastfeeding and how to deal with it without harm to the baby.
New mums have a minimum of time for regular and high-quality oral hygiene, a full-fledged diet that would ensure the intake of a sufficient amount of calcium and fluoride.And there is no possibility to go for preventive examinations to the dentist with a baby in the hands, so the light discomfort and sensitivity of the enamel for months of ignoring turn into dental diseases, accompanied by toothache and other unpleasant symptoms.
One of the main reasons for the development of the pain syndrome is the ignoring of the medical recommendations
Another reason for the development of the pain syndrome is the ignoring of medical recommendations .Young mothers panic that any chemistry can harm a child during feeding, so they try to eliminate pathological and inflammatory processes by rinsing herbs, cool compresses, etc.Yes, the methods of traditional medicine to some extent can promote mucosal healing or even for a while to dull the pain, however, this is all just a masking of the inflammatory process.
After a while, it is restored with renewed vigor and in a more neglected stage, and then there is no longer any discomfort to endure.
Also, the cause of pain in the tooth can be inflammation of nearby soft tissues, including gums.If in the area where it connects to the tooth( periodontium) a cavity appears, then pathogenic microbes and food enter there, which creates favorable conditions for inflammatory processes. Only the dentist can clean the periodontium and eliminate the pockets formed by using special curettes.
Often during pregnancy, destructive processes in the tooth become more active, the initial stages of caries become aggravated.Inflammatory processes in dentin and pulp cause acute, paroxysmal pain, which can not be tolerated.This is due to the fact that the pulp is penetrated by a number of nerve fibers and vessels, and this makes the tooth excessively susceptible to external stimuli.
The only possible treatment is nerve removal and sealing of the channels, which is necessarily performed under local anesthesia. What can be pricked from a toothache to a nursing mother we will consider below.
Pain in the tooth and around it can also cause inflammation in the jawbone of caused by a bruise, stroke, long-term injuries or a disease such as osteomyelitis.Even an incorrect bite or defects in the structure of the jaw, as well as wearing dentures, braces and implants can contribute to the pain syndrome.
During pregnancy, destructive processes in the tooth become more active and the initial stages of caries become more acute.
The increased sensitivity of the enamel also causes unpleasant sensations to the patient.Acute reaction to temperature and taste stimuli can be associated with thinning and destruction of enamel as a result of pregnancy, with too zealous cleaning of teeth, features of the diet.
So, the aggravation of pathological processes leads to the lack of timely medical treatment.Of the complications, one should expect the mobility of the tooth or even its loss, the appearance of purulent abscesses, abscesses, cysts and fistulas in the peri-toothed tissues, sepsis and general intoxication of the body, which is much more dangerous during lactation than the use of medications.
Therapy during lactation
Tooth pain during breastfeeding should not be tolerated by , especially when there is no possibility to immediately register with a dentist.Every woman should be able to relieve the condition at home before going to the doctor.
First of all, you should eliminate the possible cause of soreness.Brush teeth thoroughly with fluoride paste or gel for sensitive enamel.Clean the interdental spaces with a dental floss or special brush.
The final stage is the irrigator , filled with antiseptic solution.Perhaps if you carefully clean the carious hole or gingival pockets of pathogens and food debris, the pain will recede for a while.
If you probed the carious cavity with your tongue or finger, then treat it with any antiseptic and lay the medicine in the bottom, you can even use the home medicine recipes( a pea of propolis, a tampon moistened with aloe juice, etc.).
Effective for moms are Dent drops , producing an analgesic, soothing effect.You can also apply a dental gel with an anesthetic and cooling effect.Such products are absolutely safe for the baby, as they are not absorbed into the milk.
Rinse with soft tissue inflammation and bleeding gums. Rinse with a solution of Chlorophyllipt, Furacilin ( a couple of tablets for 200 ml of warm water), manganese, peroxide( we select 3% solution), soda and salt.The disinfecting and antimicrobial result is given by Chlorhexidine, which can also be used to rinse without the possibility of a mucus burn.
Analgesia during lactation
Removing the cause of discomfort really helps to dull the pain.But what to do when the cause lurks in a dental disease that can not be determined by common symptoms?Or the cause of pain are internal changes and pathological processes?In this case, before going to the dentist, you need to anesthetize the area so as not to suffer torment.
We examined above which local painkillers from toothache will help with breastfeeding. Gels, drops and compresses are not absorbed into the milk, however, have a low efficiency.
For example, in the advanced stages of caries and with complications( gingivitis, pulpitis), as well as a number of other serious dental diseases, the pain becomes so unbearable that it is impossible to eat and sleep, and ordinary rinses and applications are rather stupid.
There are also cases when in densely populated regions dentists work on certain days or sessions are scheduled for a week ahead.
In such situations, only strong anesthetics can save, most of which should be taken internally.
You can also try Ibuprofen , which also produces a relaxing and soothing effect.The course of treatment with these drugs should not exceed 3 days, with the dosage should be strictly calculated according to the instructions.
Ibuprofen
Stronger oral preparations should be taken only with the permission of the doctor and, if possible, as a single dose.If there is no Paracetamol or Ibuprofen at home, take any analgesic, , but only before bedtime immediately after the baby is fed.
For a long break in feeding, most of the drug will be excreted naturally.A competent treatment in the dentist's office will remove the pain from the first visit, so there is no need to take tablets every evening.
As for local anesthesia, in the dentist's office before the procedures start using Lidocaine or Ultracaine in small doses that are absorbed into the urine and quickly removed from the body.
Even if these drugs are absorbed into milk, they are safe for infants( except for cases of an individual allergic reaction to components).The dentist will certainly explain to his mother about the concentration of the substance in the body, the dose received and the approximate lead time.
General recommendations before visiting the dentist
We examined how to eliminate dental pain in lactation without harm to the mother and infants. But give some more tips that will avoid stressful situations and errors.
- Each medicine, be it local or total, has its peak concentration in the body .Also separately consider the peak concentration of components in breast milk.Ask the dentist what time is required to remove the drug from breast milk.By the way, most drugs for dental treatment are taken out within 3-6 hours.
- Make an appointment with the doctor, taking into account your own feeding schedule , to feed the baby just before the session.
- If you are prescribed a long course of treatment for with active medication therapy, prepare a significant supply of breast milk in advance, which should be stored in the refrigerator on the upper shelves and heated in portions right before the feed.
- As we mentioned, anesthetics and other tablets of should be taken after nighttime breastfeeding before the baby's long sleep.
Paracetamol
- If you are prescribed potent drugs and antibiotics that are not compatible with lactation, you should transfer the baby to a mixture.MAMAM should understand that home procedures temporarily suspend the process and are effective only in the early stages.
Do not delay the trip to the dentist, even if you have found in the pharmacy the annual supply of medicinal herbs and Paracetamol.Yes, rinses and compresses are harmless for the child, but they harm the mother, as they postpone the necessary treatment.And anesthetics are saved only for several hours, while the infection spreads deeper and can cause irreversible changes.
