Women and Dental Care
Special Dental Care For Women
Due to the physical changes women undergo such as: menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding and menopause which cause many changes in the body, some harmful to teeth and gums, women need to pay particular attention to their oral health.
Lesions and ulcers, as well as swollen gums, can sometimes occur during surges in a womans hormone levels. Birth control pills have been shown to increase the risk of gingivitis, and hormone replacement therapy has been shown to cause bleeding and swollen gums. Gum disease can also present a higher risk for premature births.
Some research has shown that women may be more likely to develop dry mouth, eating disorders, jaw problems such as temporomandibular joint disorders, and facial pain-all of which can be difficult from a physical and emotional standpoint.
Taking care of your oral health is essential, and can go a long way to helping you face the physical changes in your body over the years.
We hope you find this web site useful and invite you to contact us with your questions at any time.
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