{"id":742,"date":"2018-01-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/womens-oral-health-concerns\/"},"modified":"2018-01-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T00:00:00","slug":"womens-oral-health-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/womens-oral-health-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Oral Health Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" ALTHOUGH MEN AND WOMEN<\/strong>\u00a0have a lot in common, there are quite a few differences when it comes to oral health. Women have some advantages men lack, but also some disadvantages men don\u2019t have to worry about. Let\u2019s take a look at the main ones. <\/p>\n

TMJ And Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s Syndrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Women account for 90 percent<\/a>\u00a0of people suffering\u00a0from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) syndrome<\/strong>, or chronic pain or soreness in the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. The most obvious cause is bruxism (teeth grinding), but it can also be the result of stress, joint structure, vitamin deficiency, medical conditions like arthritis, and even hormones. Another condition women are far more prone to than men is Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s syndrome<\/a><\/strong>, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks salivary glands and tear ducts (resulting in dry mouth and dry eye) before moving on to other tissues and organs. Dry mouth, aside from making chewing and swallowing difficult, is very dangerous to oral health, because saliva washes away food particles, fights bacteria, and neutralizes the mouth\u2019s pH. With both syndromes, regular dental visits are crucial so that you can get a proper diagnosis and develop a treatment plan that will keep your mouth healthy. <\/p>\n

Puberty, Pregnancy, And Menopause<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hormones play a large role in women\u2019s dental health, particularly when they are going through significant changes, such as during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.\u00a0Gingivitis and inflamed gums<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are common during puberty and pregnancy, which is why it\u2019s especially important to maintain good oral hygiene with daily brushing and flossing under these conditions.