According to statistics, women are more prone to certain dental conditions like TMJ and dry mouth. Women undergo several hormonal changes in their lifetime, the major ones being at the time of puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, nursing, menopause etc. Let us look at some facts related to women’s dental health.

• One of the side effects of oral contraceptive pills is gingivitis.

• During pregnancy, the second trimester is the best time to go for a dental procedure. However, both the gynecologist and the dentist should be kept in loop.
• Due to the hormonal changes in the body at all stages of life, a woman is more prone to gum diseases than a man.
• The contraceptive pill interferes with proper healing after a tooth is extracted. It is better not to get a tooth extracted when a woman is taking the pills.
• Expecting mothers must take care of their dental health. Poor oral hygiene may lead to problems which may affect the baby.
• During menopause, a woman may experience burning sensations in the mouth or inflammation of the gums.

Women need to take special care of their teeth during major hormonal changes. The care begins with following a proper dental care routine everyday of the life. Also, it is important that a lady does not miss appointments with her dentist.

Happy smiling!

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