25 Jul Dental Health Week August 2016 Women and Oral Health

   Putney Dental Surgery Proudly Supporting Dental Health Week 2016
Call and Book in August
Receive Complimentary
Dental Check-up (valued at $50.00)
ph 98097110

This year Dental Health Week is focusing on the significant way that hormones can play havoc with a woman’s oral health, an especially important topic in light of a recent study that revealed many women are unaware of the significant impact that various life stages have on the health of their teeth and gums.
For instance, 54% of women believe that pregnancy has no effect on their dental health while one in five don’t think you need to do anything additional to normal during this time. The truth is that major life events like pregnancy, puberty and menopause, as well as menstruation, dramatically affect the state of a woman’s dental health.
In support of Dental Health Week, Putney Dental Surgery encourages our female patients at every major stage of your life to take a more proactive and preventive approach to their dental health.
Our teeth, gums and mouth are affected during each of the pivotal phases of your life.

PUBERTY
Increased production of estrogen and progesterone change the way gums react to plaque leading to more sensitivity, swelling and bleeding.

MENSTRUATION
Some women experience bleeding, sores and ulcers in the lead-up to their period while others may develop temporary gingivitis.

PREGNANCY
The gums of some women may bleed more easily due to “pregnancy gingivitis” while vomiting from morning sickness can strip away more enamel from your teeth. This is why dentists should be on the list on health professionals that women
consult during pregnancy.

MENOPAUSE
Oral health effects including inflamed gums, burning sensations, altered taste sensations and dry mouth. Osteoporosis medications can affect healing after tooth extractions.

Book in August and get a complimentary check-up
(valued at $50.00) (mention dental health week offer)
Call us on 9809 7110

or email at putneyds@bigpond.com.au
80B Charles Street Putney NSW 2112
www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au