{"id":1272,"date":"2022-01-12T18:38:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T18:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/dental-health-men-vs-women\/"},"modified":"2022-01-12T18:38:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T18:38:49","slug":"dental-health-men-vs-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/dental-health-men-vs-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Health: Men Vs. Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MEN AND WOMEN<\/b> have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Dental Health Issues<\/h3>\n

Here are some of the major dental health problems that affect men more than women:<\/p>\n

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  1. Being less likely to brush and floss regularly. Men are 20% less likely than women to brush twice a day, floss daily, and even replace old toothbrushes! They\u2019re also less likely to go to the dentist for a regular preventative checkup. This is one reason it\u2019s so important to cement good oral health habits at an early age, so parents of young boys take note!<\/li>\n
  2. Because men are more likely to drink, smoke, and chew tobacco than women, they are at greater risk of advanced gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer.<\/li>\n
  3. Dry mouth can affect men more because it\u2019s a common side-effect of high blood pressure and heart disease medications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Women\u2019s Dental Health Issues<\/h3>\n

    Meanwhile, women have their own set of dental health challenges to face:<\/p>\n

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    1. TMD and Sj\u00f6rgen\u2019s syndrome both affect women more than men.<\/li>\n
    2. Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause all involve hormonal changes that can make gingivitis and gum inflammation more likely.<\/li>\n
    3. Eating disorders disproportionately affect women, and the resulting malnutrition damages every system in the body. Bulimia also directly damages the teeth through frequent exposure to stomach acid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Top image used under CC0 Public Domain license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n
      The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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