Dental Health and How Your Hormones Can Impact It

The hormones that are within your body can cause you to experience a variety of changes and your dental health is no exclusion from this. In fact, when you go through puberty, experience your menstrual cycle, become pregnant, or go through menopause, you may experience a variety of dental changes. Each one of these changes will only occur as your hormones ramp up and you will generally find relief once they calm back down. All of these changes are normal and they do go away, but they may be alarming to you in the beginning, especially if you have never experienced them before.

If you think you have developed a new condition or you would like to have your dental health evaluated, contact Access Dental Care today. We offer FREE consultations in our Reno office and would be happy to provide you with the oral exam you need. Below, you can explore some of the ways that your hormones can affect your dental health and the symptoms you can expect.

Puberty and Dental Changes That Can Occur

Puberty is a time period where you will experience a number of hormonal changes and you may be alarmed at some of those changes. It is normal for you to experience them and some of the dental problems that occur are okay and part of growing up. Some of the problems that you may experience include irritated gums, swollen gums, canker sores, and bad breath. It is important to make sure that you continue to brush your teeth twice per day and floss them after every meal.

Menstrual Cycle and Dental Changes That Can Occur

As your menstrual cycle approaches, you should know that some women may experience changes in their dental health and others may not. The most common problems include canker sores, swollen salivary glands, and swollen gums. If you think that any of these symptoms are not common or if they do not subside after your menstrual cycle, you should visit Dr. Song in our Denver, CO office.

Pregnancy and Dental Changes That Can Occur

Pregnancy can completely strip your body of all its nutrients and this can lead to an increased chance of developing gum disease and tooth decay. Typically, dental problems occur in the later trimesters and you may not even notice that there is a problem. However, some women do experience other issues such as tumors in their mouth. These tumors are pregnancy related and are not cancerous at all.

Dental checkups are considered safe throughout your pregnancy and you should have them performed on a routine basis to identify and catch any problems that may appear.

Menopause and Dental Changes That Can Occur

Menopause will bring some dental changes about and the most common one is dry mouth. Many women experience it and complain about it. The biggest side effect of dry mouth that you need to look for is tooth decay and bad breath. Since your mouth is not staying wet inside, bacteria are able to feast and you run the risk of tooth decay.

If you are experiencing dry mouth during menopause, contact Dr. Song to schedule an appointment in our Denver office.

Schedule a FREE Consultation at Access Dental Care

If you are going through any type of hormonal changes, now is the time to contact Dr. Song and take action. Most of the problems you are experiencing are normal, but it does not hurt to receive a checkup. Our Denver, CO office is equipped to handle any hormonal changes and related dental problems. Call Access Dental Care today to schedule your FREE consultation.