What You Should Know About Women’s Oral Health Care

We all know the saying, “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” Come on, you know you read the book. Everyone knows that when it comes to health, men and women have different needs. What most people don’t know is that this is true when it comes to oral health as well. Women have special needs when taking care of their teeth because of the ongoing physical changes they go through throughout life. From menstruation to pregnancy to menopause, a woman’s body is constantly going through changes, and some can be harmful to teeth and gums.

Oral health issues for women are usually caused by the ever-constant change in their hormone levels. Menstruation and pregnancy tend to cause swelling and bleeding from the gums, while many women going through menopause experience severe dry mouth. Also, osteoporosis is more prevalent in women, which can create bone loss in the jaw and tooth loss later in life.

I know what you’re thinking ladies. You have a lot on your plate already to think about when it comes to your health, and now I’m adding on extra worries with oral care. It isn’t too difficult to take a couple of extra steps to prevent these problems from occurring at any stage in your life. Make sure to follow the normal tips of brushing and flossing every day to avoid gingivitis and swelling gums, as well as making regular appointments to see your dentist. Also, make sure to get the recommended amount of daily calcium. Talk to your dentist if you take oral contraception or feel that you are suffering from swelling or bleeding gums regularly. At Lakeshore Family Dentistry, we very strongly believe in making sense out of complicated situations and we want to make your overall health as easy as possible so that you can be out enjoying your life.

Visit us at http://www.lakeshorefamilydentist.com/library/42/WomenandToothCare.html for more information on how to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile at all stages of your life.