Weeks of vomiting or heartburn can leave teeth feeling raw and sensitive. From Acton, you can have enamel and gums checked during pregnancy, learn what to do after being sick, and plan protection that suits you.
Cold water stings. The edges of your front teeth feel thinner than they used to. If you have spent weeks being sick or fighting heartburn, your teeth may be telling you about it. Stomach acid is hard on enamel, and the instinct to brush straight away afterwards can add to the problem without you realising.
A dental visit can sort out what is happening and how to protect your teeth from here. Tell us roughly how far along you are, how often you are being sick, what your midwife or doctor has advised, and which medicines and supplements you take, including anything for nausea. That gives the dentist the context to judge your situation properly.
We will keep the visit as manageable as possible. Queasiness, fatigue or discomfort lying back can all make an appointment harder, so let us know when booking from Acton and again in the chair. Pauses and a gentle pace can be arranged. Sensitive teeth, sore gums or a new ache are all good reasons to come in.
Some mouth changes are more likely in pregnancy, but an examination explains what is behind yours. Describe where you feel it and whether it interferes with eating, brushing or sleep.
Hormone changes can make the gums more reactive to plaque, and brushing that is skipped on sick days adds to it. Bleeding deserves a look and some gentle cleaning tips. Hard brushing on sore gums and acid-softened teeth can make things worse.
Repeated exposure to stomach acid can wear the tooth surface and leave teeth sensitive. Tell us how often it happens and what makes brushing difficult. Toothpaste flavours, the brush near the back teeth and certain times of day can all set off nausea.
A toothache, chipped edge, broken filling or growth on the gum should be checked rather than blamed on pregnancy alone. Share when you noticed it and whether it is changing. Persistent pain or swelling may need attention sooner than a routine visit.
Mention your pregnancy, or the chance of one, when you book. That way the dentist can talk through X-rays, medicines, comfort and any proposed treatment with you openly.
Preventive, diagnostic and necessary restorative care can all be provided during pregnancy. Treatment that a tooth needs is not automatically deferred to a later trimester. Any recommendation should explain the problem, the benefit of addressing it, and anything about your health or the procedure that deserves extra care.
There is room for practical questions too. How soon after being sick is it reasonable to brush? Would a different toothpaste, or extra fluoride, help with sensitivity? What can you do on days when even the brush is too much? The goal is protection you can manage while your body is working hard.
Patient information: American Dental Association — pregnancy and oral health care
An exam can tell enamel wear apart from a cavity, a failing filling or gum inflammation. Each calls for a different approach, so knowing which you have keeps the advice relevant rather than generic.
Tell us when nausea tends to ease and what makes sitting back hard. Care may be split into shorter appointments or include breaks, depending on what is needed. If you feel sick mid-visit, say so, and we will stop.
Home advice should fit what you can eat, the products you can tolerate and how often you are unwell. Ask us to show you anything new, and keep written notes for the days when remembering is hard.
Bring a list of medicines and supplements, any advice from your prenatal provider about nausea, and the questions you have. Planning for an urgent problem may differ from a routine protective visit.
Share your due date, any health changes, how often you are vomiting or have reflux, and whether your pregnancy needs extra monitoring. The dentist may suggest speaking with your prenatal provider. List allergies and all medicines, including anti-nausea products.
We look at the surfaces acid tends to affect, the symptoms you described and your overall oral health. If an X-ray is needed to investigate a specific concern, we explain why. Dental imaging can be done during pregnancy when it is necessary.
Ask what needs to be done now, what could be scheduled later, and how any discomfort will be handled. Local anaesthetic may be used where suitable. Other medicines or sedation are discussed individually, not with a one-size answer.
Confirm your next visit and how to care for any treated area or sensitive tooth. Let us know if your prenatal team changes your nausea treatment or gives new advice. Call if sensitivity or pain gets worse before your next appointment.
Consistent care on as many days as you can manage is the aim, not perfection. Tell us what makes your routine hard, and we can shape the advice around it.
Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between teeth as you can. If nausea makes brushing hard, ask about milder flavours or a smaller brush. Bleeding gums need a review of technique, not more force.
Swish plain water around your mouth after vomiting and wait before brushing so softened enamel is not scrubbed away. Ask the dentist about added protection if it happens often. Persistent vomiting or trouble staying hydrated should also go to your prenatal provider.
Ask a pharmacist or the appropriate clinician before trying a new medicine or remedy. Mention everything you already use. An old prescription or a herbal product labelled natural is not automatically suitable in pregnancy.
The right answer depends on your pregnancy, the planned care and the exam findings. Share anything you have read or been told, and we will explain what applies to you.
Contact our Bronte Street practice to book a checkup or ask about sensitivity during pregnancy. Tell us your stage, how often you are unwell and anything that may affect the appointment, and we can plan protection together.
Call about pain or swelling so the team can talk about urgency. An online request isn't an immediate appointment.
