The Puzzling Ways Oral Health Impacts Women’s Health

A Glimpse into the Oral Health Connection with Hormones and Women’s Health

FACT #1
Hormones can wreak havoc on your gums. Hormone levels increase blood flow to the gums, making the tissue swollen and more susceptible to gum disease.

FACT #2
Treating periodontal disease prior to the second trimester has been shown to reduce the number of pre-term, low-weight babies by 80%.

FACT #3
40% of pregnant women have some form of periodontal disease, which may also contribute to preeclampsia and miscarriage.

FACT #4
Almost 20% of the pre-term, low-weight births occurring each year might be attributable to periodontal disease.

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Fact Sources:

[1] MouthHealthy.org

[2] Journal of Periodontology, 2002

[3] Journal of Periodontology, 2004

[4] Journal of the American Dental Association

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The Puzzling Ways Oral Health Impacts Women’s Health

A Glimpse into the Oral Health Connection with Hormones and Women’s Health

FACT #1
Hormones can wreak havoc on your gums. Hormone levels increase blood flow to the gums, making the tissue swollen and more susceptible to gum disease.

FACT #2
Treating periodontal disease prior to the second trimester has been shown to reduce the number of pre-term, low-weight babies by 80%.

FACT #3
40% of pregnant women have some form of periodontal disease, which may also contribute to preeclampsia and miscarriage.

FACT #4
Almost 20% of the pre-term, low-weight births occurring each year might be attributable to periodontal disease.

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Learn more on how Pregnancy, Menopause, and Hormones are Impacted by Oral Health

Women’s Health Connection to Oral Health FAQs

Have the inflammation conversation with your dentist today!

Find a dentist near you

Fact Sources:

CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT

The Puzzling Ways Oral Health Impacts Women’s Health

A Glimpse into the Oral Health Connection with Hormones and Women’s Health

FACT #1 Hormones can wreak havoc on your gums. Hormone levels increase blood flow to the gums, making the tissue swollen and more susceptible to gum disease.

FACT #2 Treating periodontal disease prior to the second trimester has been shown to reduce the number of pre-term, low-weight babies by 80%.

FACT #3 40% of pregnant women have some form of periodontal disease, which may also contribute to preeclampsia and miscarriage.

FACT #4 Almost 20% of the pre-term, low-weight births occurring each year might be attributable to periodontal disease.

Generations of Smiles Magazine

Learn more on how Pregnancy, Menopause, and Hormones are Impacted by Oral Health

Women’s Health Connection to Oral Health FAQs

Have the inflammation conversation with your dentist today!

Find a dentist near you

Fact Sources:

CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT

FACT #1
Hormones can wreak havoc on your gums. Hormone levels increase blood flow to the gums, making the tissue swollen and more susceptible to gum disease.

FACT #2
Treating periodontal disease prior to the second trimester has been shown to reduce the number of pre-term, low-weight babies by 80%.

FACT #3
40% of pregnant women have some form of periodontal disease, which may also contribute to preeclampsia and miscarriage.

FACT #4
Almost 20% of the pre-term, low-weight births occurring each year might be attributable to periodontal disease.