Is It True Hormones Affect the Mouth

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• IS IT TRUE? HORMONES AFFECT THE MOUTH

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• The changes going on in your body, and of those
  you love, do not just affect mood, but also your
  oral health.

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• These changes are the result of puberty,
  menopause, taking certain types of medication
  like birth control, and being pregnant.

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• Here we will explain how the changes affect your
  mouth, and then discuss simple common sense
  approaches to ensure they don't wreck your smile.

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HOW HORMONAL FLUCTUATIONS AFFECT ORAL HEALTH
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• During puberty young boys and girls experience an
  increase in estrogen and testosterone.

Additionally, blood flow increases, including to
the gums.
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• This results in a different reaction to the
  buildup of plaque, which is why young teens are
  more prone to having swollen gums, or even slight
  bleeding when brushing or flossing.

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• The same thing can happen when a woman takes
  birth control, particularly with an oral
  contraceptive that boosts one's level of
  progesterone.

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If taking an oral contraceptive, you should tell
your dentist.
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Pregnancy can result in higher risk of gum
disease between the 2nd and the 8th month.
This is especially because of the increase in
progesterone.
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But morning sickness can also lead to more
cavities resulting from stomach acid promoting
tooth decay.
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Lastly, and it is going to seem as though we are
picking on women here, menopause can often result
in dry mouth, particularly for those taking
certain medications.
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Saliva is a natural cleanser of bacteria that
likes to eat away at our teeth.
Those suffering from dry mouth find that they are
at higher risk for cavities and other oral health
issues.
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Now that we have discussed the problems let's
address some simple fixes.
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DAILY ORAL HYGIENE 6-MONTH VISITS
SIMPLE FIXES
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Naturally, we promote you get to the dentist
every 6 months for your regular checkup.
But that will not be enough. Daily maintenance is
a must!
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You need to brush twice a day.
Brushing should be gentle and last from 1-2
minutes.
Too much brushing can wear away the enamel.
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Brushing too hard can wear away your gum line.
Some patients are unsure as to whether they
should do their morning brushing after breakfast
or before.
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Honestly, the key is simply to brush, though we
would advise rinsing at a minimum before eating.
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If you don't floss you should start.
An un-flossed mouth is harboring all kinds of
things that cause malodorous breath.
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• While mouthwash can freshen up the smell, it will
  be back because of the festering bits of food
  that are literally rotting at about 100 degrees.

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Flossing should be gentle, as well.
You should bring the floss slightly up into the
gum line, but not too far.
If you've never flossed there may be some blood,
but after 2-4 days that should stop.
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• Mouthwash Some mouthwashes are better than
  others.

If you find one you enjoy, that's great.
But mouthwash is not a replacement for
brushingand flossing - merely a complement to
them.
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• By following these guidelines, your worries
  should be assuaged.

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• Good habits will prevent periodontal issues from
  occurring, and they should include
  proper brushing and flossing.

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If you are seeking professional dental
advice,it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone] shumwaydentalc
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