women and dental care

Women & Dental Care

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Good oral health leads to good health.



Women more conscious about their oral hygiene than men.




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.


Puberty

Regular Dental Checkup recommended.



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.


Menstruation

Maternal health & nutrition affects oral

health of the unborn child.


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.


Pregnancy

Burning sensation, altered taste sensation,

dry mouth & osteoporosis seen after

menopause.


Menopause

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



1. Get the dental check up done.



2. Brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste


3. Floss daily to remove the interdental debris.


4. Eat a Healthy Balanced Diet.


5. Follow advice of a health care professional.


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