Anterior Implant Case

This is a great case- This is a young woman that came in that had an infection on one of her front teeth- This shows a great before, during and after the case-

Beautiful results with final implant crown
Restorative work by Dr. Greta Richter

Pregnancy and Gum Disease

Being a periodontist and a new mom, I fully understand the risks and the actual symptoms that go along with pregnancy and gum disease.  The hormones that are associated with pregnancy can cause your gums to get swollen and to bleed more than normal. This is triggered even further by bacterial plaque or tartar, thus good oral hygiene and seeing your dentist regularly is important- Usually getting a cleaning once a trimester is ideal for optimal oral health.

It is ideal to leave dental treatment until the 3rd trimester, but if emergency treatment is needed than it is recommended to have the mom wear a double layer of the lead shield when radiographs or X-rays are needed.  Specific antibiotics like penicillins and clindamycins are safe but certain antibiotics like Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnancy women.  

In some cases, the pregnancy hormone, progesterone can cause an increase in swelling and bleeding in the gums severe enough that a "Pregnancy tumor" can form. This usually manifests as a localized swelling that is very red and inflamed with lots of vasculature. This can form in the front of the mouth or in the back of the mouth. This sometimes goes away on its own, but sometimes, it needs to be removed surgically. See a periodontist immediately if you suspect you have one.