Pregnancy Gingivitis

Most women show some degree of gingivitis during pregnancy. Pregnancy tends to exaggerate the body's normal response to dental plaque. Hormonal increases create a heightened immunological response to the bacteria in plaque, leading to an increased likelihood for pregnant women to develop gingivitis. It is important to note, that it is the plaque (bacteria) not the increased levels of hormones that is the major cause of pregnancy gingivitis.

A general swelling of the gums is usually noted in the second month of pregnancy and generally reaches its peak by the middle of the last trimester. The gums can remain swollen for up to 3-6 months after delivery. Pregnancy generally tends to make preexisting gum conditions worse.

The advice provided here is intended to aid you in understanding some of the treatment options available. It is important to note that before beginning any course of treatment you should see your dentist.. I will be happy to update the blog to include topics you feel deserve mention. Please feel free to contact me at the Morse Family Dental website.

Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Cracked Teeth Below are some answers to common questions patient's have about cracked teeth: Why Do Teeth Crack? Will My Grinding Habit Make It Worse? Why Does It Hurt To Bite On It? Why Is It Sensitive to Hot and Cold? What Will Happen If I Just Do Nothing? What's The Usual Treatment for A Cracked Tooth? Is It Possible That The Nerve Is Already Dead? Is It Safe to Leave A Tooth With a Dead Nerve? If The Nerve is Dead, Do I still Need a Crown? Doesn't The Nerve Always Recover? Why Do Teeth Crack? Cracked tooth syndrome is a very common problem usually affecting teeth that have large amalgam (silver) fillings. Large fillings weaken the remaining tooth structure. Like all materials, teeth are subject to forces of stress fatigue. Will My Grinding Habit Make It Worse? Yes. Almost everyone, at some point in their life, grinds their teeth. Grinding can increase the stress and strain on a tooth by 200 to 300%, especially if you'

Nocturnal Bruxism and Nightguards

Teeth Grinding Wearing of the chewing surfaces if your teeth occurs normally throughout life at a slow pace. Just the friction of the upper and lower teeth moving against one another wears away your enamel. You don't notice it because it is such as low process. Though, you might notice that the biting surfaces if your lower incisors appear more yellow than they used to. Depending on your age, the yellow you are looking at is probably dentin (the layer under enamel). You may have also noticed that your upper front teeth are beginning to chip. The normal process of attrition can become greatly accelerated if your teeth don't fit together properly. In other words, if your normal bite is off to one side and not evenly balanced with the teeth interlocking, you can have problems with excessive loss of tooth structure. One out of every four adults falls into this category a some level. Grinding and clenching are usually a physical manifestation of stress. It occurs at night

Your Teeth Whitening Questions ... answered!

How can I make my teeth whiter? Bleaching or veneers are typically the best choice unless you have existing dental work. If you currently have crowns, you may have to have them replaced to whiten your smile. If you have bonding or tooth colored fillings, you may need to change them following bleaching. Which bleaching method is the best? If your teeth are receptive to bleaching, all methods will eventually lighten your teeth to a similar result, though, some methods may take longer than others. The in-office treatments offered by your dentist will give you the quickest result. The tray method will also whiten your teeth over a longer period of time (generally about 2 weeks). Are there any reasons I shouldn't bleach my teeth? Yes. You shouldn't bleach your teeth if your pregnant, nursing, or have any infections related to your teeth or gums. You might also consider avoiding bleaching if you have excessively sensitive teeth. So, How long w

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