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Women Hormones And DENTAL HEALTH

Women Hormones And DENTAL HEALTH. Natalia Elson, DDS Islip, NY NAPW Meeting 08.28.2012. Hormones Affect more Than Your Mood.

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Women Hormones And DENTAL HEALTH

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  1. Women Hormones And DENTAL HEALTH Natalia Elson, DDS Islip, NY NAPW Meeting 08.28.2012

  2. Hormones Affect more Than Your Mood You may not be able to take control of your hormones, but you can aware of changes in your mouth and work with your dentist to protect the health of your gums and teeth.

  3. Complete Health Dentistry Era • Practice of truly caring for patients and helping them to intelligently choose treatment that will benefit their overall health. • “Chief complaint fixer” overall health care provider • Dental Health is an investment in our overall health and longevity.

  4. Women Winning the Battle of the Sexes When It Comes to Periodontal Disease • Women: • are twice as likely to have received a regular dental check-up in the past year • more likely to schedule the recommended treatment following the dental check-up • have lower incidence of dental plaque, calculus and bleeding on probing. • Are 26 percent more likely than men to floss on a daily basis • 74 percent of women would be embarrased by a missing tooth • 44 percent of women are aware dentists help contribute to overall good health

  5. Hormonal Fluctuations • Puberty • Menopause • Menstruation • Pregnancy Can affect general health and dental health. Facts: 1. Women tend to take better care of their oral health than man do 2. Women’s oral health is not markedly better than men’s

  6. Statistics • 23 percent of women ages 30 to 54 have periodontitis • 44 percent of women ages 55 to 90 who still have their teeth have periodontitis Periodontal Disease is often a “silent” disease

  7. Conditions • Gingivitis • Periodontitis • Gingivostomatits • Epulys Knowing your ‘pocket size’ depth is a good way to keep track of periodontal health One to two millimeters with no bleeding – no concerns Three to four millimeters - may need deep cleaning called scaling and root planning

  8. Symptoms • Bleeding gums during brushing • Red, swollen or tender gums • Gums that have pulled away from the teeth • Persistent bad breath • Pus between the teeth and gums • Loose or separating teeth • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite • A change in the fit of your dentures

  9. Bad Breath- Fear Not • Physiological - temporary and totally treatable - glass of water • crunchy, grainy breakfast • Brushing, flossing BRUSH YOUR TONQUE! • Mouth rinse • Sugarfree gum ( Xylitol ) • Pathological – a little harder to deal with • See the dentist:( gum disease,impacted wisdom tooth,decayedtooth,old ‘leaky’ filling, abscessed tooth) • See the physician:(sinus or throat infections,tonsilstones,chest infections, gastroesophageal reflux disease,poorly controlled diabetes)

  10. Puberty • Increased level of sex hormones • Increased blood circulation to the gums • Gingivitis( no bone loss) and gums: • Sensitive • Irritated • Swollen • Red • Feel tender • Bleed easily

  11. Puberty Fact: Some species of bacteria that contribute to gum disease use sex hormones in place of vitamin K, which is essential for their growth • Good at-home oral hygiene • Regular brushing • Regular flossing • Regular dental care • In some cases – periodontal therapy.

  12. Menstruation • Gingivitis : bleeding, swelling, soreness in the days before the period • Sores inside the checks • Cold sore • Canker sore • Swollen salivary glands

  13. Pregnancy • Gingivitis – 2nd/3rd throughout 8th months Gingivitis occurs in 60 to 75 percent of all pregnant women • Pregnancy “ tumor” – painless, - in 10 percent • More common in front teeth • Pre-term, low-birth-weight babies Fact: 1.women who use oral contraceptives susceptible to the same oral conditions that affect pregnant women – gingival bleeding and deeper periodontal pockets 2.Higher chance of getting dry socket following wisdom teeth extraction

  14. Pregnancy continue • Mothers who breastfeed should have enough calcium in their diet to prevent bone loss around their teeth • Periodontal evaluation should be done as soon as women finds out that she is pregnant • Monitoring periodontal tissue including more frequent cleanings during pregnancy and • Continuing until 3 months after delivery

  15. Menopause and Post-Menopause • Discomfort in the mouth: • Dry mouth • Pain and burning sensation • Altered taste – especially salty, peppery or sour • Menopausal gingivostomatitis • Bone loss – periodontitis and osteoporosis HRT Might help

  16. CONCLUSION • Good Oral Hygiene • Regular Dental Check up • Healthy Diet • Treatment as needed

  17. Women Are Angels & When Someone Breaks our Wings…… We Simply Continue To Fly On A Broomstick We Are Flexible Like That!

  18. NATALIA ELSON DDS PC THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND WELCOME TO OUR DENTAL PRACTICE 631 581 0216 www.doctorelson.com

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