WOMEN DEALING WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES

“Your lifestyle - how you

live, eat, and think -

determines your health.

To prevent disease, you may

have to change your

lifestyle.”

By: Dr. Rajat Sachdeva

•Women are more susceptible to periodontal diseases

during every step of life. Not only is it the first reason, many

studies suggests that there may be a link between

periodontal disease and woman’s lifestyle, specifically

hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy and

menopause.

•Even hormonal fluctuation also affects the blood supply to

the gums.

•As Women to Women, we have to help end puzzling health

symptoms and transform lives into long term a picture of

good health.

PUBERTY

•Gums may become red, tender,

swollen & likely to bleed easily when

chewing or brushing teeth.

•Increases in hormones progesterone

and estrogen

•Difficulty in orthodontic treatment

•Use of antimicrobial mouth rinses,

dental floss, brushing properly

MENSTRUATION

•Gums may become swollen, red, gum sensitivity, tenderness, lesions,

canker sores and swollen salivary glands.

•Before cycle starts, pocket problem and bleeding gums may occur.

•Use of Special cleanings, gum treatment or topical anesthetics to

ease any discomfort

PREGNANCY

•During the 2nd to 8th months of pregnancy, gingivitis

may cause red, puffy or tender gums.

•Women with periodontal disease may be more likely

to deliver premature baby or with low-birth weight

•Other issues associated with pre-term birth include

respiratory problems, vision and hearing loss,

or feeding and digestive problems.

•During pregnancy, routine brushing and flossing,

and seeing a dentist for a comprehensive

periodontal evaluation.

•Increases the level of hormone

progesterone

•Gums may become red, bleed,

inflamed and swell due to any

irritant like food or plaque

• Antibiotics and proper care of

oral hygiene

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

MENOPAUSE

•It may cause burning sensation, pain, altered taste

sensations (salty, peppery or sour), a decrease in saliva

flow, dry mouth, high sensitivity to hot and cold foods

•Saliva substitutes used as to reduce mouth dryness and

vitamin C & B complexes.

It is important to understand the etiological factors and

the pathological changes of periodontal disease to

recognize and appreciate the associated risk factors and

it requires a management to controls from associated

risk factors.

“By making time for self care, you

prepare yourself to be your best.”

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