women and dental care

Women & Dental Care

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Good oral health leads to good health.

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Women more conscious about their oral hygiene than men.

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Women have more dental problems due to the hormonal

changes occurring in stages of their life (puberty, menstruation, pregnancy & menopause)

Prior to puberty, incident of gum diseases is

very low in girls.

During puberty, there is rise in oestrogen &

progesterone level causing gum swelling &

Inflammation.

Juvenile Periodontitis is a rare case causing rapid bone loss adjacent to some teeth.

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Puberty

Regular Dental Checkup recommended.

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Swollen, bleeding gums, cold sore, canker

sore, swollen salivary glands prior to

menstruation.

Dentists prescribe special cleaning gum

treatment or topical anesthetics to ease any

discomfort.

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Menstruation

Maternal health & nutrition affects oral

health of the unborn child.

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Pregnancy

Vitamin A & D deficiencies may result in

disturbances in baby’s tooth development.

Inflamed gums most common finding during

second & eighth month.

Pregnancy tumor (tissue overgrowth on

gums) in second trimester.

Bad breath & cavities are also seen.

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Pregnancy

Burning sensation, altered taste sensation,

dry mouth & osteoporosis seen after

menopause.

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Menopause

Take better care of your oral health with the following 5 steps :

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1. Get the dental check up done.

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2. Brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste

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3. Floss daily to remove the interdental debris.

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4. Eat a Healthy Balanced Diet.

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5. Follow advice of a health care professional.

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