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Health needs are for women are unique. During specific times in life extra care is required; when you mature and change, like puberty or menopause, menstruation or pregnancy.

Did you know that your oral health needs also change at these times? Even though women tend to take better care of their oral health than men do, women's oral health is not markedly better than men's.

Hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman's life can affect many tissues, including gum (periodontal) tissue. Periodontal disease means "inflammation around the teeth." Symptoms are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced.

They include: Bad breath that won't go away, red or swollen gums, tender or bleeding gums, painful chewing, loose or sensitive teeth.
The good news is that the disease is treated by:

• Regular visits with your dental team at least twice a year;
• Following a good at-home oral hygiene regimen, including regular brushing and flossing;
• Deep Cleaning, medications and CO2 laser therapy by a trained dental professional.

These and a healthy lifestyle will go a long way towards keeping your mouth healthy and protecting your oral health at each stage of your life.

Information provided by Dr. Cam Kesteven, DDS, member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Published in the Abbotsford & Mission News, Saturday, January 20, 2007

 

 

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