Binky Felstead devastated by horrifying health issue caused by pregnancy as she begs fans for help
The Made In
Chelsea
star has three children - a daughter named
India
who she shares with ex Josh Patterson, and sons Wolfie, three, and Wilder, one, with husband Max.
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Binky Felstead has been left devastated by a horrifying health issue caused by pregnancy, and begged fans for help
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Binky shared she felt pregnancy was a contributing factor to her gum disease diagnosis
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But the 35-year-old has now shared an insight into her health, post-pregnancy, revealed a health issue.
The reality star shared: 'SO! Just had a routine check up and found I have gum disease that is now destroying my bone?
'A few
teeth
have very little bone left which is actually quite scary. Apparently I'm just really unlucky/ could be genetic and I need to tackle asap!!'
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Binky continued: 'I've got so many questions, what am I supposed to do other than this every day? Is there anyone out there I can see to zap this asap?
'Teeth have always scared me over anything.'
The mum-of-three revealed in a second post that a lot of people had got in touch with her in similar situations.
She said: 'I'm going to see a hygienist every three months and they're going to take videos and pictures of my teeth.
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'Need to use these brushes twice a day with the gel (gel for 2 weeks) and just make sure I'm on top of it.'
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Opening up on the cause of the gum disease, Binky uploaded a photo of herself from one of her pregnancies, and wrote: 'Apparently this is very common in
pregnancy
.
'So I'm guessing that's what caused it.'
Commenting on Binky's announcement, Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer for
.
My number one tip for maintaining healthy gums is to make sure you prioritise your at-home oral health routine, which I'd recommend includes brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing.
'You may find an electric toothbrush helps to give you an effective clean at home if you suffer from arthritis or a condition which could impact your dexterity, and water flossers are a fantastic way to enhance your routine – providing an easier solution to traditional floss.
Gum disease
Gum disease is where the gums become red, swollen and sore, and bleed. It's very common, but it's important to get it checked by a dentist.
Symptoms of gum disease include:
your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth, floss or eat hard foods such as apples
your gums becoming swollen, red and sore
Gum disease can lead to:
bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth
your gums shrinking
your teeth becoming loose or falling out
'You may want to also consider using a mouthwash to help to fight
bacteria
, and brushing your tongue with your toothbrush will further support this.
'Incorporating flossing into your toothbrushing routine is a great way to ensure a thorough clean, removing food debris and plaque from between the teeth and gumline.
'The benefit of flossing is that it helps you to clean areas you can't always reach with your toothbrush, which can help to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.'
She continued: 'Gum disease is also common in women due to hormonal influence, meaning women may experience increased susceptibility to gum disease during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and
menopause
, due to fluctuating hormone levels.'
Like Binky, she shared she felt pregnancy was a contributing factor to her gum disease diagnosis, which again, is common in women and it is medically referred to as Gingivitis, which is a milder form of gum disease, particularly common during the second to eighth months of pregnancy.
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Binky shared a photo of various toothbrushes and paste on a table, and told her legion of fans that she has gum disease .
Credit: Instagram/@binkyfelstead
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Binky has three children - a daughter named India who she shares with ex Josh Patterson, and sons Wolfie, three, and Wilder, one, with husband Max
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