“Your lifestyle – how you live, eat, and think – determines your health. To prevent disease, you may have to change your lifestyle.”
Women are more susceptible to periodontal diseases during every step of life. Not only is it the first reason for gum diseases, many studies suggests that there may be a link between periodontal disease and woman’s lifestyle, specifically hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Even hormonal fluctuation also affects the blood supply to the gums. As Women to Women, we have to help end puzzling health symptoms and transform lives into long term a picture of good health.
PUBERTY:
- Gums may become red, tender, swollen & likely to bleed easily when chewing or brushing teeth
- Increases in hormones progesterone and estrogen
- Difficulty in orthodontic treatment
- Use of antimicrobial mouth rinses, dental floss, brushing properly
MENSTRUATION:
- Gums may become swollen, red, gum sensitivity, tenderness, lesions, canker sores and swollen salivary glands.
- Before cycle starts, pocket problem and bleeding gums may occur.
- Use of Special cleanings, gum treatment or topical anesthetics to ease any discomfort
PREGNANCY:
- During the 2nd to 8th months of pregnancy, gingivitis may cause red, puffy or tender gums.
- Women with periodontal disease may be more likely to deliver premature baby or with low-birth weight
- Other issues associated with pre-term birth include respiratory problems, vision and hearing loss, or feeding and digestive problems.
- During pregnancy, routine brushing and flossing, and seeing a dentist for a comprehensive periodontal evaluation.
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES:
- Increases the level of hormone progesterone
- Gums may become red, bleed, inflamed and swell due to any irritant like food or plaque
- Antibiotics and proper care of oral hygiene
MENOPAUSE:
- It may cause burning sensation, pain, altered taste sensations (salty, peppery or sour), a decrease in saliva flow, dry mouth, high sensitivity to hot and cold foods
- Saliva substitutes used as to reduce mouth dryness and vitamin C & B complexes.
It is important to understand the etiological factors and the pathological changes of periodontal disease to recognize and appreciate the associated risk factors and it requires a management to controls from associated risk factors.
“By making time for self care, you prepare yourself to be your best.”
For more information, contact or visit Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Institute one of the most trusted dental clinic in Ashok Vihar.
