Women More Prone to Problems 'Oral Health'

Women are more susceptible to oral health problems because of the unique hormonal changes they experience. Hormones not only affect the blood supply to the gum tissue, but also the body's response to the toxin (poison) produced from the plaque. As a result of these changes, women are more susceptible to the development of periodontal disease (gum inflammation) at some stage in their lives as well as other oral health problems.

 

 At the time when will women become susceptible to oral health problems?

There are five situations in which the woman's life when hormones fluctuate, they become more susceptible to oral health problems are at puberty, at some point in the monthly menstrual cycle, when using birth control pills, during pregnancy, and menopause.
Puberty
Waves in the production of female hormones estrogen and progesterone that occur during puberty may increase blood flow to the gums and gum tissue reaction against change irritants in plaque, which causes the gums to become red, tender, swollen, and bleeding when brushing and flossing your teeth clean (dental floss).
Monthly menstrual cycle
Because of hormonal changes (particularly increased progesterone) that occur during the menstrual cycle, some women experience swollen gums, redness, swelling of the salivary glands, mouth sores, or bleeding gums. Gingivitis usually occurs one or two days before the start of a menstrual period and ends after the period begins.
The use of birth control pills
Women who take birth control pills that contain progesterone particular, the increased levels of hormones in the body, will trigger the occurrence of gingivitis because the tissues of the body overreacts to toxins resulting from the plaque. Tell your dentist if you are taking oral contraceptives.
Gestation
Simply changing hormone levels during pregnancy. Increased levels of progesterone in particular can lead to gum disease that can occur during the second month of pregnancy until the eighth - a condition called pregnancy gingivitis. Your dentist may recommend more frequent dental examinations during the second trimester or early third trimester to help reduce the chance occurrence of gingivitis. Tell your dentist if you are pregnant.
Menopause
Many of the changes in the mouth can occur as a result of advanced age, medications taken to combat the disease, and hormonal changes caused by menopause. These changes include changes in appetite, burning sensation in the mouth, a greater sensitivity to foods and beverages hot and cold, and a decrease in saliva flow that can cause dry mouth.
Dry mouth, in turn, can lead to the development of tooth decay and gum disease because saliva is not available to moisten and cleanse the mouth that works by neutralizing acids produced by plaque. Dry mouth can also arise due to side effects of drugs commonly prescribed for adults.
Decline in estrogen that occurs at menopause also puts women at greater risk for loss of bone density. Bone loss, particularly in the jaw, can cause tooth loss. The fall / receding gums can be a sign of loss of bone in the jaw. With receding gums as well, the tooth surface will be more exposed, so will make it easier for the occurrence of tooth decay.

Health Tips for Keeping your teeth and mouth
1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day (morning after breakfast and at night before bed) with a toothpaste containing fluoride. Floss at least once a day.
2. Visiting the dentist twice a year for inspection and cleaning.
3. Eat a balanced diet.
4. Avoid sugar or starchy snacks.
5. Ask your dentist whether or not to use an antimicrobial mouthwash.