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| No more healthy smile? |
Before I gave birth
to Chimkas, I was already pre-cautioned by some of my co- workers who are mothers
themselves to watch out for any tooth problems that may arise due to
breastfeeding. I brushed this off since I know my teeth are okay and I am
taking in calcium since my pregnancy.
I now regret this as
my second right molar continues to decay and throbs!
And since the
Internet is the most accessible source of information for me, I googled the
reason behind such tooth decay.
Apparently, I learned
that as my baby feeds on for more calcium from me, my own calcium level
dwindles hence the weak bones and decaying teeth. My calcium level isn’t
sufficient afterall.
My dilemma concerns
the medicines I’m taking in to relieve the pain. I limit myself to Mefenamic
Acid as it is not potentially toxic to the infant.
There are also some
home remedies that I’m trying now such as:
- Gargling with vinegar
- Applying Vicks Vapor Rub on the side of my face that is painful and placing a wet towel over it
- Applying a clove of garlic on my affected tooth
Somehow, the pain is relieved.
Uhm, before I forget
ANTIBIOTICS is definitely out of the limits.
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