1) A toothbrush is not the only way to
clean your teeth. Try scrubbing your teeth
with a wash cloth or whatever else works.
You can also scrape plaque off your teeth.
2) Vomit can cause serious damage. Keep a
cup of cold water near your bucket or in the
bathroom and rinse your teeth after every
vomit fest.
3) Use mouthwash. The mint flavor can
even pull you out of a sick cycle sometimes.
I also recommend using enamel restoring
mouthwash which helps on more than one
level.
Created by: Lexi Gallaway Hoyt
Anyone with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
will tell you about the horrible symptoms that
come with it. Vomiting, starvation,
dehydration. But wait – there’s more! It’s
Garbage Mouth!
What is garbage mouth? Well, when you feel
so violently ill, there are times when it is
impossible to get a toothbrush anywhere near
your mouth, let alone in it long enough to
brush your teeth. Your breath stinks, you feel
the fuzz beginning to grow on your teeth, and
your tongue has grown carpet. Welcome to
garbage mouth.
I went from NEVER having a cavity in my life to
having five after my first HG pregnancy.
Thanks to the following tips and tricks, I had
no cavities following my second HG
pregnancy.
4) Take preventative measures. Visit your
dentist before HG sets in if you can. Talk to
your dentist about sealant, varnish, or an
extra deep cleaning.
5) See a dentist as soon as you can after
your pregnancy to help remedy any
damage.
I hope these tips help you keep the garbage
mouth at bay!
Written by: Cindy Thomas
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