{"id":526,"date":"2014-12-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/hormonal-changes-affect-womens-oral-heath\/"},"modified":"2014-12-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-30T00:00:00","slug":"hormonal-changes-affect-womens-oral-heath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/hormonal-changes-affect-womens-oral-heath\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormonal Changes Affect Women\u2019s Oral Heath"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" HORMONAL CHANGES\u00a0CAN AFFECT<\/strong>\u00a0nearly every part of our bodies\u2014including the mouth and gums.\u00a0If you, or someone you love, is experiencing sore, swollen,\u00a0extra pink or bleeding gums it may be a result of such changes. Studies show that changing hormones\u00a0particularly affect women\u2019s periodontal health.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Increased Gum Disease Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Throughout a woman\u2019s life\u00a0there are periods of time when hormones fluctuate a great deal\u00a0including\u00a0puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Beginning an oral contraceptive regime\u00a0can also affect hormone levels. During these times, changes in estrogen and progesterone can dramatically increase the chances of developing gingivitis. <\/p>\n

Pregnant? Be Especially Aware<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pregnancy can be hard on a woman\u2019s teeth and gums. The changes and associated lifestyle adjustments can wreak havoc on one\u2019s mouth, including late night snacking, morning sickness, and dry mouth. Gum disease can even impact the developing baby. [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c8Uip6hr3vM] <\/p>\n

(An Important Morning Sickness Tip)<\/h4>\n

Suffering from morning sickness? Protect your teeth and gums by rinsing often with \u00bc teaspoon of baking soda dissolved into one cup of water. This helps rid your mouth of harmful acids. If you experience dry mouth, drink more water and try sugarless candy or gum to increase saliva production. <\/p>\n

Thorough Oral Hygiene During Hormonal Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you, or is someone you love, going through one of these times in life? If so, it\u2019s important to be extra thorough with one\u2019s oral hygiene routine. Brushing and flossing every day\u2014without exception\u2014is one of the most important keys to gum health. If sore or bleeding gums continue, be sure to contact us<\/strong> right away so we can discuss other possible solutions and avoid bigger problems. <\/p>\n

Do You Have Questions About Gum Disease?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s visit! And please share this information with the women in your life. All of us can benefit from learning more about our bodies and how to adapt to hormonal changes. <\/p>\n

Thanks for being our valued patients and friends!<\/h4>\n

Top image by Flickr user Hendrik Dacquin<\/a><\/span> used under Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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