Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy gingivitis’
Is Estrogen Affecting Your Smile? What Every Woman Should Know
Your Smile Changes With Every Stage of Life When women think about hormones, they often think about hot flashes, pregnancy, menopause, or changes in energy. Few realize those same hormonal shifts can also affect their smile. Throughout life, estrogen quietly influences the health of your gums, jawbone, saliva, and the tissues that support every tooth.…
Read MoreGum Health: A Key Indicator of Women’s Overall Well-being
A woman’s oral health evolves throughout her lifetime. From puberty and pregnancy to menopause, changing hormone levels influence far more than reproductive health. They also affect the health of the gums. While many women expect hormonal changes to impact their skin, mood, or energy levels, few realize those same hormonal shifts can increase the risk…
Read MoreDental Health Challenges For Women
Maintaining good dental health can be quite challenging for all of us but it can be especially challenging for women. Women’s bodies have major changes that occur throughout life including monthly hormone cycles and pregnancy. These changes are due to changes in hormones. As you may know, hormones can be responsible for dramatic shifts in…
Read MoreExpecting? What You Need To Know For Good Dental Health
Being pregnant is an exciting time but it can bring with it lots of anxiety. Anxiety over doing what it is right for you and your baby’s health. This should include dental health as well since there have been direct links between oral health and our overall health. Once you know you are pregnant it…
Read MoreAre You Choosing The Right Mouthwash?
Use of an anti bacterial mouthwash can be an important part of everyone’s dental hygiene. Many people have been instructed to brush and floss regularly but did you know that using an anti bacterial mouthrinse can be just as important? Walking down the aisle of any grocery or drug store can be quite confusing as…
Read MoreDental Care During Pregnancy: Protecting Your Smile While Protecting Your Baby
Pregnancy Changes More Than You Think—Including Your Smile Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and countless changes throughout the body. While most expectant mothers are prepared for morning sickness, food cravings, fatigue, and hormonal shifts, many are surprised to discover that pregnancy can also have a significant impact on their oral health.…
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