How Your Hormones & Menstrual Cycle Affect Your Dental Health
Have you ever noticed that about three or four days before your period, some parts of your body feel more tender and sensitive? This sensitivity is because of a buildup of oestrogen and progesterone at this time. These effects can be numerous and varied throughout your body – including your mouth and gums. TL;DR: A […]
Pregnancy & Your Teeth: Common FAQs
Your teeth, gums and mouth are greatly affected by your hormones, no matter which stage you’re at in your life – whether it’s puberty, dealing with your monthly cycle, pregnancy or menopause. Each life stage is affected differently, though. So if you’re pregnant, it’s essential you understand these changes and take some care to keep […]
Pregnancy & Your Teeth: Important Info
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also come with a lot of well-meaning (and sometimes confusing) advice especially when it comes to dental health. Understanding what’s fact and what’s fiction can help you protect your teeth and gums throughout your pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase your risk of gum inflammation, bleeding, […]
Menopause & Your Oral Health
Going through menopause? A surprising amount of changes can happen to your oral health such as teeth and gums during this time, but there’s no reason to alarmed – providing you take a few moments to get informed. At Marketplace Dental Care Wagga Wagga, we regularly support women experiencing menopause-related oral health changes and help […]
