Wanting to brush teeth a lot, gnaw on something

[emdeecee_sierra]

I think I know what puppies must feel like. I want to just chew and bite on something.... trouble is, I can't figure out exactly what to do to satisfy this urge. I brush my teeth and floss like a maniac- that feels so good!! I gnaw on my toothbrush so that the bristles go between my teeth- can't get enough of that. I'm 20 weeks today. I had this urge last pg or two, but further toward due date. And I don't recall it being so intense... maybe it was and I just forgot.

Anyone else experience/ing this? Anything help?

[Melaya]

I chomp ice in pregnancy like a mad woman. But that's mostly due to my being so anemic. My first pregnany, I was really bad about brushing my teeth (it made me sick). :o But this pregnancy I started using a new toothpaste (Toms of Maine or something like that). Something about the flavor is so addictive, I brush like 20 times a day.

[emdeecee_sierra]

I craved ice my first pg. I would send DH to a certain fast food joint because they had the perfect-shaped ice cubes. Make him get the largest drink size, just ice. Couldn't get enough!! This craving is different though unfortunately. Wish it was the ice thing that would be so much easier LOL!

I know what you mean about Toms of Maine toothpaste!! I discovered it because brushing was making me so sick with DC#1; now I can't touch the regular brands even when not pg. My fav is the cinnamint- yum-o!!! Ok, off to brush again, the suggestion is more than I can stand LOL!:brush :brush :brush :toothy

[Abbyloos Mommy]

I don't have the need to gnaw... but I do have the need to always brush constantly, my mouth just feels so icky if I don't.

[Jude Rose]

Your symptoms may just be the enhanced sensitivity of your gums and tooth nerves. But there is something else you can try. A magnesium deficiency may be the actual cause and it wouldn't hurt anything to take some supplements for a handful of days and see if the urge goes away.

Good luck.