Pregnant women should pay attention to brushing their teeth - the vertical brushing method

　　female During pregnancy, due to the endocrine changes during pregnancy, the progesterone content in the blood increases, the hormone balance is imbalanced, the capillaries in the gum tissue expand, bend, and the elasticity weakens, the blood flow is stagnant and the blood vessel permeability increases, resulting in local gum tissue swelling and brittleness in the oral cavity, which is medically called pregnancy gingivitis. It should be noted that severe gingivitis may lead to pregnancy tumors. Even gentle brushing can cause bleeding.

　　In addition, due to endocrine changes, the bacterial composition in the normal gingival sulcus of pregnant women changes, and the reaction of the gums to bacterial products-plaque also changes, exacerbating the local inflammatory response.

　　Experts suggest that when pregnant women brush their teeth, in addition to choosing a soft-bristled toothbrush, they must also master the necessary movement essentials: the vertical brushing method.

　　Specific steps: When brushing the upper teeth, first place the bristles of the toothbrush lightly at the junction of the gums and teeth, and then move the wrist up and down (like using a comb) to brush the bristles from the gums down between the teeth, repeating the same area several times.； When brushing your lower teeth, use the same method from bottom to top to remove food debris and plaque from between the teeth. ； When brushing the biting surfaces of your teeth, you can make a back-and-forth sawing motion. Remember, be careful when brushing your teeth and brush every surface of your teeth. 》》》  What should pregnant women eat that can cause miscarriage?