Some women experience unique dental problems because their bodies change all the time. At Smilecraft, our team are on hand to talk through and address any of the issues discussed below when you visit the dentist in Stevenage.
Hormones influence everything in the body. Two of the major hormonal changes that affect women’s teeth are detailed below. Menopause and birth control pills also commonly affect dental health.
Menstruation
The surge of hormones that a woman gets during certain stages of her menstrual cycle can have an affect on her dental health. Not only that, the hormone levels and the effects can change at different stages of life so, at some point, she may begin to experience issues that she has never seen before. Often the problem is with the gums. She may experience swelling, bleeding or irritation for a few days a month. This can be addressed with regular brushing and the dentist in Stevenage may be able to offer further advice. However, if the issues appear and then go away again each month in time with her cycle, she does not need to visit the dentist each time.
Pregnancy
Perhaps one of the biggest hormonal changes a woman can experience is pregnancy. During this time, she can experience the gum issues addressed above as well as sensitivity, oral dryness and an increased risk of tooth decay. Some studies have also shown that some oral conditions can affect the health of their baby. Some dental treatments are not advisable for pregnant women unless it is an absolute emergency. For these reasons, it is therefore vital that women have a diligent dental routine during pregnancy.
Cosmetic work
There is a lot of pressure on women to pay attention to the way that they look. While some cosmetic treatments and practices need to be topped up and taken care of at regular intervals, there are some cosmetic dental treatments on offer at the dentist in Stevenage that only need to be performed once or at intervals that stretch into months or years under the right circumstances. This is why so many people are turning to cosmetic dentistry as a time-efficient way to take care of their appearance.