Pregnancy and Bad Breath

Although pregnancy may not be on of the causes of bad breath, a lot of pregnant women complain about experiencing unpleasant and often metallic taste in their palate.

It often happens during pregnancy and is perfectly normal so there is no need to worry. A case of bad breath pregnancy may indicate that aside from the usual visit to the family doctor, one may need to go and pay the dentist a visit as well. Halitosis developed during your bumpy days may also be a sign for gum disease or any health problem in the major organs of the body such as the kidney or the liver, as it is one of the many tell-tale signs of such.

It has been known that during pregnancy, a woman’s calcium intake should be increased, for want of such may lead to tooth decay. Why so? When a pregnant woman’s diet is calcium deficient, the body resorts to taking the said mineral from the teeth to provide for the child’s needs. Tooth problems lead to gum disease which then leads to halitosis. So the dentist should always be a call away so as prevent further dental damage.

Dental problems, however, may be harder to treat than usual, as pregnant women are not allowed to take medications or drugs in any form, for that matter. The fetus is very sensitive to any forms of chemical or toxins and a lot of medications for bad breath contain such which may be toxic and even lethal to the baby and the mother as well. The good news is, it can be treated with regular check up and following the dentist’s instructions. Since these women are restricted from taking any drug, natural medicines may be prescribed. Essential oils derived from roots, plants and other organic sources are effective in controlling the anaerobic bacteria, the cause of the foul smell in our breath. If you are experiencing halitosis due to hormonal imbalance during pregnancy, one should look for the following oils when seeking out natural remedies for such:

Lemon oil
Lime oil
Spearmint oil
Almond oil
Peppermint oil

These essential oils and other natural medicines, however effective in treating dental problems, should never be taken without the doctor’s consent, to be sure that these products, however natural and organic, will not cause any side effect to both the mother and child. Another good thing that one should take note of when experiencing a case of bad breath pregnancy is to drink plenty of water to maintain the salivation in the mouth that can control the onset of bacteria and thus prevent your halitosis from getting worse. One should also avoid eating spicy foods, as this may elevate the problem as well.

All in all, pregnancy causes physical and emotional change to the woman, whether one is aware of it or not, so it is best to read a little and always ask for your physician’s advice regarding any topic that may concern your present situation.