The way in which periods may affect your teeth and gums are quite varied. You could find that about three to four days out from the start of your period that you experience increased soreness in your mouth, with your gums swelling and becoming more p...
Category: Women and Oral Health
Women and Oral Health: Menopause
If you’re going through menopause, which most women undergo between the ages of 47 and 55, you may have noticed a pronounced decline in your hormone levels, accompanied by a range of oral health effects including inflamed gums, burning sensations, ...
Women and Oral Health: Pregnancy – Separating fact from fiction
Just like the rest of your body, your teeth, gums and mouth are affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy. You will usually notice changes in the health of your gums around the two month mark. At that point, your gums may bleed easily when you br...
Women and Oral Health: Flossing
Here’s something you may not know – nearly half the surface area of your teeth lies between them. And no, we’re not telling you this so you can ace the next dental trivia contest you attend. Why that particular information is important is b...
Women and Oral Health: Gum Disease
Bleeding is usually a sign that something untoward has happened to your body, yet many people think that it’s perfectly normal for their gums to bleed when they brush or floss. But, of course, it’s not; bleeding gums are a sign that your gu...
Women and Oral Health: Brushing
You’ll no doubt be aware that brushing your teeth, which removes the plaque that causes tooth decay and gum disease, is important. What you may not know is that how often you brush, how long you brush for, the kind of technique and toothbrush you u...
Dental Health Week 2016
Dental Health Week, which runs from the first Monday in August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to education Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health in every a...