Some of my teeth hurt?

[Schmalzy]

I am 16 weeks pregnant and just started having a little bit of pain around a couple of my teeth.  I Go to the dentist regularly (went in first trimester and they said everything looked good) and I brush twice a day and floss once.  Now that I am having teeth tenderness I started brushing 3 times a day and flossing after every meal.  Is this normal in pregnancy? Is It possible that I am not getting enough calcium? I do take my prenatal vitamin everyday.  

My sister told me this one girl she knew lost some of her teeth while pregnant!  Now I am soo worried about this.. I am sooo picky about my teeth and I dont wanna lose any! :/.. Any suggestions???

[Schmalzy]

My teeth feel sooo much better today!  Thanks everyone for advice!  :)

[Schmalzy]

So I talked to my doctor today and she said it's normal Cuz of all the blood flow and gums swell Sometimes during pregnancy.  But I might take some Calcium too.. For some Peace of mind.  :)

[BabyGABsMom]

Im 18 weeks take excellent care of my teeth use to even get compliments from the dentist and one day i was eating, bit the fork and one of tooth chipped right off as if it were super brittle. I got teary eyed I was so traumatized. Needless to say I got it fixed but have been taking calcium pills just to be on the safe side ever since.

[Novembermommy1104]

My teeth gave me horrible trouble around 10-13 weeks. So pregnancy gingivitis makes your whole mouth hurt and if you have an underlying issue it intensifies it. Every time I would brush it floss it looked like someone had busted me in the mouth , so much blood. My teeth have always been in great condition (1 cavity my whole life) but like syltated abovs pregnancy really takes a toll, I ended up having to get a wisdom tooth pulled at 13weeks. No fun!! Around 15 1/2 weeks it literli just went away, no pain or sensitivity or bleeding. My dentist told me to keep brushing/ flossing like normal and warm salt water rinses if your mouth is sore. Good luck to you!

[Schmalzy]

Yeah my dentist has mentioned that. . I just haven't got one yet.  I catch myself grinding my teeth during the day too so it *****.  I just brushed my teeth and I took it easy on them and it didn't hurt near as bad.  Maybe I was just being too rough on them.  Thanks everyone!  :)

[tiffp84]

You can get a night guard for when your sleeping to help prevent damage from grinding

[Schmalzy]

And yeah it's definately me grinding my teeth as well that's causing it. .I have no idea why I do it.  I do it at night and I catch myself doing it Sometimes during the day. I've been doing it for a long time now. . Wish I wouldn't anymore.    

[Schmalzy]

Ok Thanks! Yeah maybe my tooth brush is a little too stiff. . Just got it when I went to the dentist.  

[elvendork]

that would make your teeth hurt. over brushing can be bad too. make sure you are using a very soft tooth brush - or even better get a sonicare electric tooth brush, they are very gentle

[Schmalzy]

I also grind my teeth. . Maybe that could be a reason too.

[Schmalzy]

Ok Thanks..it usually aches a bit after I floss and brush. . That's about it.  I usually don't feel anything other than that. But it still worries me. My tooth paste has whitening and scope in it. .Maybe it's the whitening that is doing it. I Have a doctors appt tomorrow so I'll ask her.  And I did go to the dentist not to long ago but maybe I'll call them if it gets worse.  

[tiffp84]

Pregnancy is hard on teeth! Are you using whitening toothpaste that makes my teeth sensitive I have to alternate and brushing to hard but definitely go see your dentist

[mummainoz]

There is a jaw condition you can get during pregnancy. I thought I had a cavity but the pain seemed to move between teeth in a similar spot. You should google it. Your dentist should be able to help.