What to do when wisdom teeth hurt during pregnancy

If many female friends experience toothache after pregnancy, it will greatly affect their mood. But sometimes, wisdom teeth only grow during pregnancy. During the process of growing wisdom teeth, toothache makes many pregnant mothers upset. So, is there any way to help pregnant mothers reduce the pain caused by growing wisdom teeth? Let us introduce several methods below!

How long will it hurt when a pregnant woman has wisdom teeth?

1. How long a pregnant woman will feel pain when her wisdom teeth grow depends on the situation. It mainly depends on the direction of the eruption of the wisdom teeth and the length of the mandible behind them. If the eruption direction of your wisdom teeth is relatively straight and the length of the mandible behind is sufficient for the eruption of the wisdom teeth, then it will only hurt during the eruption process. It will go away after the crown of the wisdom tooth is completely exposed from the gums.

2. If the direction of the wisdom tooth is not correct, such as leaning forward or even horizontal; or the length of the mandibular bone at the back is insufficient, then the wisdom tooth will not be able to grow out completely, and only part of it will be exposed, such as an extra tooth cusp; it will be painful during the growing process, and after the gums are exposed, local food will be stuck or there will be inflammation causing local gum redness and swelling, which will also be painful. This will cause repeated pain in the posterior tooth area, accompanied by symptoms such as inability to open the mouth.

3. Therefore, there is no way to say specifically how long the pain will last. Some people grow up smoothly and don’t feel any difference at all. Wisdom teeth will cause pain, usually the two wisdom teeth on the lower jaw. It varies from person to person and depends on the eruption situation. If they grow tilted or upside down, it will easily cause pericoronitis. Before this tooth is fully grown, it will usually hurt every once in a while, and each time usually lasts 2 to 3 days. Therefore, some people will still feel pain until they are in their thirties, or they will feel pain throughout pregnancy, just because the tooth cannot grow out.

What should I do if my pregnant wife feels pain when growing wisdom teeth?

1. Conservative treatment

Although removing wisdom teeth is the quickest and simplest treatment method, pregnant women should not undergo X-ray examinations. In addition, wisdom tooth removal surgery has relatively more complications, causes greater trauma to pregnant women, and medication during and after the operation may also affect the fetus. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to have their wisdom teeth removed. Instead, conservative treatment should be used as the main approach.

2. Folk remedies

The aloe polysaccharides and aloe ursin contained in aloe vera can promote cell reproduction and repair cell tissue from the bottom. It can not only regenerate the affected cells, but also protect the surface of the ulcer and avoid external stimulation to the wound. It has the effect of promoting cell tissue regeneration and protection. In addition, aloe vera also has the effects of relieving pain, enhancing immunity, anti-inflammatory and anti-toxic, and promoting wound healing.

The above is the editor’s summary of relevant information on the question of how long it will take for the pain of wisdom teeth growing in pregnant women to heal. After a pregnant woman's wisdom teeth grow, they cannot be extracted immediately. Tooth extraction is still harmful to pregnant women, so pregnant women are not allowed to have teeth extracted. However, pregnant women should also find ways to reduce their pain so that they can reduce negative emotions.