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At Soundental, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum disease at different times in their lives, and research shows that hormonal highs and lows are part of the problem. According to studies, there are five situations in women’s lives during which hormone fluctuations make them more susceptible to oral health problems: puberty, their menstrual cycles, pregnancy, menopause, and birth control pill usage. So just what happens and how can you help protect your oral health? Drs. Richmond Hung, Beth Bureau, Michael Margolies, and Sheldon Natkin and our team have outlined the five hormonal situations and provided a few tips and tricks to fending off potential issues.
Pregnancy - Hormone levels tend to fluctuate during pregnancy. As a result, women are at greater risk to develop a condition called gingivitis, the early form of gum disease. Drs. Richmond Hung, Beth Bureau, Michael Margolies, and Sheldon Natkin may recommend more frequent professional cleanings during your second or early third trimester to help reduce the chance of developing gingivitis. Please let us know if you are pregnant during your visit.
Drs. Richmond Hung, Beth Bureau, Michael Margolies, and Sheldon Natkin and our team at Soundental encourage you to visit our West Haven, CT office and practice good oral health habits at home.