Month: June 2022

Common Antibiotics Used for a Tooth Infection

Penicillin-type drugs, such as amoxicillin and penicillin V potassium, are typically the first-line antibiotics that dentists prescribe to treat a tooth infection. However, allergic reactions to penicillins are common. If you have a history of allergy symptoms (such as hives, swelling, or low blood pressure) after taking penicillin-type drugs, let your dentist know. They may… Continue reading Common Antibiotics Used for a Tooth Infection

Taking Antibiotics

Your dentist can diagnose you with a tooth infection with a thorough physical examination. Your healthcare provider may tap your teeth or ask you to bite down to assess your level of pain. They may also perform imaging tests, such as dental X-rays. If your tooth infection is severe or persistent, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics.… Continue reading Taking Antibiotics

When Used 

Tooth infections don’t always require antibiotics. In many cases, they may clear up on their own. Rinsing with warm saltwater or taking over-the-counter medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may help to reduce tooth pain and swelling. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that dentists avoid prescribing antibiotics for most tooth infections due to potential side… Continue reading When Used 

When to See Your Dentist

Most dentists and obstetricians feel that you can see your dentist safely at any time during your pregnancy. Some dentists don’t recommend dental care during the first trimester of pregnancy, and may choose not to take X-rays, though there is little evidence that low radiation dental X-rays are harmful. You may opt to wait to have… Continue reading When to See Your Dentist

Complications

Pregnancy gingivitis is an early form of periodontal disease, which is a more serious gum condition. If pregnancy gingivitis progresses and becomes periodontitis, you can lose teeth if it’s not corrected. It can also lead to a serious infection that travels throughout your body and requires urgent medical treatment.8 Some studies show a connection between periodontal… Continue reading Complications

Treatment 

Pregnancy gingivitis affects as many as 75% of pregnant people.2 It’s important that you pay special attention to your oral health during pregnancy, because gingivitis can progress to a serious gum disease called periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to keep pregnancy gingivitis under control.3 The main goal is… Continue reading Treatment 

What Is Pregnancy Gingivitis?

Pregnancy gingivitis is when your gums become red and swollen while you’re pregnant.1 They may feel sore and bleed easily. Pregnancy gingivitis can develop when you’re pregnant because your body is producing more of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This process increases blood flow within your body. The extra blood supply helps keep the baby healthy, but the additional… Continue reading What Is Pregnancy Gingivitis?

Pregnancy Gingivitis

Your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. Some of them can make it difficult to maintain good health, including oral health. Gingivitis can occur during pregnancy and can potentially damage your teeth and gums. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent or minimize this common gum disease among pregnant people. This article discusses the treatment… Continue reading Pregnancy Gingivitis

Treatment

In some cases, treating gingivostomatitis isn’t necessary because the condition can resolve on its own in a few weeks. Viral infections often need to run their course, and gingivostomatitis is no different. This is why treatment is often geared toward making the symptoms more bearable while the infection clears up. Some ways a person can… Continue reading Treatment