You may not notice any change in your mouth in the days before your period. (If fact, most women don’t). But if you have swollen gums, bleeding gums, canker sores or swollen salivary glands, hormones may be to blame. These symptoms should subside after your period stops — but if they don’t, then the increased bleeding by your gums is signaling something else. Talk to your dentist if you have questions about how your monthly cycle and apparent health of your gums are related.
Stay on top of your daily dental health routine, and if you find you have more sensitivity than usual before or during your period, schedule cleanings for about a week after it ends.
For more information: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/fluorosis
If you are someone you know is in need of donated dental care contact @anchorageprojectaccess to find out if you qualify! www.anchorageprojectaccess.org
Female Hormones and Dental Health
Posted: July 10, 2023 by Mickela Olson
Your Period
You may not notice any change in your mouth in the days before your period. (If fact, most women don’t). But if you have swollen gums, bleeding gums, canker sores or swollen salivary glands, hormones may be to blame. These symptoms should subside after your period stops — but if they don’t, then the increased bleeding by your gums is signaling something else. Talk to your dentist if you have questions about how your monthly cycle and apparent health of your gums are related.
Stay on top of your daily dental health routine, and if you find you have more sensitivity than usual before or during your period, schedule cleanings for about a week after it ends.
For more information: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/fluorosis
If you are someone you know is in need of donated dental care contact @anchorageprojectaccess to find out if you qualify! www.anchorageprojectaccess.org
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