Throughout their lifetime women have special issues when it comes to taking care of their teeth and gums. Hormone changes sway your oral condition and retention your mouth wholesome is foremost since study has associated gum disease with life threatening diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Other studies are linking silver/mercury fillings with conditions like continuing Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein Barr and Alzheimer's. The following are some special concerns for women:
Pregnancy - Hormone changes can cause increased inflammation of the gums and lead to gum disease, which may growth the risk for pre-term, low-birth weight babies. Morning- sickness that includes vomiting may cause tooth erosion. It is especially foremost for pregnant women to have regular check ups and cleanings. Dental x-rays are ordinarily postponed until after the pregnancy.
Menopause - during peri-menopause and menopause estrogen levels drop and this can lead to dry mouth, burning sensations or sensitive gums. Dry mouth conditions can also cause cavities. Osteoporosis may contribute to loss of the bone that holds in the teeth. If your dentist diagnoses dental bone loss or periodontal disease you should check with your physician to see if you are losing bone elsewhere and need medication.
Smoking - In addition to the major healing risks of smoking it will also make you more susceptible to gum disease, oral cancer and tooth loss.
Eating Disorders - Lack of nutrients due to eating disorders can negatively sway your gums and teeth. Purging (vomiting) causes acid to wash over your teeth and will eat away the tooth surfaces.
Medications and Diet Pills - both over the counter and prescribe medications can decrease saliva flow, which puts you at risk for more cavities, gum disease and discomfort.
Fen-Phen or Redux - these diet drugs have been found to cause cardiac valve damage and it's very foremost you let your dentist and physician know if you have taken them. You may need to take medication before any dental treatment.
