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Bleeding gums after pregnancy
I started having a problem with bleeding gums during my last pregnancy and although everything else has gone back to normal, I appear to be stuck with this problem. Is there anything that can help?
Gingigel is an excellent biological mouth and gum-care gel based on hyaluronic acid; a natural substance found in the connective tissues of the body, which has been shown in trials to stimulate the production of new, healthy tissue when applied to the gums.
It is found throughout the body where it forms part of the supporting structure of the extracellular spaces and is most abundant in cartilage, synovial fluid around the joints, and the aqueous humour (liquid) in the eyes.
Used topically to treat burns, wounds, and skin ulcers, it has also been approved in America for the treatment of osteoarthritis, where it is injected directly into the affected joints.
Hyaluronic acid is sourced from rooster combs and from a process of bacterial fermentation and you can now buy it in both gel and liquid form. Apply the gel to your gums and use the liquid as a mouth rinse. The gel costs £6.49 for 20ml and the rinse is £7.99 for 150ml (from Victoria Health, 0800-413596).
Since your gums bleed as well, you need to take coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Take 60mg a day and stick with this regimen for two months for the best results. Pharmanord’s CoQ10 costs £15.95 for 60 capsules (also from Victoria Health). Take two a day.