Caries Pregnancy Tumour (Epulis gravidarum)
Your Guide to
Who caries if you have teeth like this...you should!
Caries is tooth decay caused from a bacterial infec-
tion that eats away the tooth enamel, dentine and
other soft tissues of the teeth.
Factors essential for caries formation include high
frequency of fermentable carbohydrates (sugar) and
a pathogenic bacteria.
What are the symptoms?
 Darker discolouration
 Loss of tooth substance
 Loss of tooth shape
Did you know?...
If you are pregnant and have
cavities, you can reduce your
child's risk of developing early
tooth decay by improving your
own oral health!
Pregnancy
and Oral
Tumours are definitely no cause for humour
A benign lesion of the oral mucosa.
Health
Did you know?...
Epulis gravidarum occurs in 5%
of pregnancies!
Our Advice:
Plaque control is essentially the key to good oral
health during your pregnancy. You can achieve
this by ensuring that you:
 Brush your teeth effectively twice a day
with a small headed, soft toothbrush
 Use mouthwash (e.g Corsodyl)
 Use interdental brushes
 Floss regularly
 Visit the dentist regularly
So you are pregnant, and while you may be thinking of
 Bad taste Did you know?... Acid Erosion
baby names, it is important that you are fully aware of
 Bad breath
the implications of pregnancy on your oral health. 65- 70% of pregnant
women experience
“Pregnancy Gingivitis”!
What am I at risk from?

 Gingivitis Periodontitis
 Periodontitis
 Acid Erosion
 Dental caries

Gingivitis
Forget maternity wear...how about tooth wear!

Acid erosion, also known as dental erosion, is the

irreversible loss of tooth structure due to chemical
Sticks and stones may break your bones...but so will Periodontitis! dissolution by acids not of bacterial origin.

Regurgitation of the stomach contents during

Periodontitis is an inflammation of the gingival
morning sickness can result in erosion due to the
(gum) tissues characterised by loss of alveolar
acidic residues that remain in the mouth.
bone (the bone connected to the teeth), and soft
tissue attachment.
What are the symptoms?
Mums don't forget about your gums

 Sensitivity
What are the symptoms?
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingival (gum)  Discolouration
Did you know?...
tissues without the loss of supporting soft tissue or  Bleeding  Rounded teeth
bone.  Drifting of teeth Mothers with gum disease
 Tooth Mobility have six times greater risk
What are the symptoms? of delivering preterm, low Did you know?...
 Sensitivity
-birth-weight babies!
60% of pregnant women
 Bleeding Gums
experience gastric acid
 Red, swollen gums reflux (indigestion).