{"id":190,"date":"2014-09-20T07:41:54","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T07:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.emadental.com\/?p=190"},"modified":"2019-09-27T21:46:28","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T21:46:28","slug":"women-gum-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/blog\/women-gum-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Women And Gum Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"_mcePaste\">EAST LONGMEADOW, NORTHAMPTON AND SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS \u2013 Women can go through many changes throughout their lifetime. Hormonal fluctuations can affect many tissues, including the gums.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">Studies have shown that women are more likely to have regular dental check-ups and schedule the recommended treatment. Also, women are 26 percent more likely to floss on a daily basis, according to information found on the American Academy of Periodontology website.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\u201cAlthough women tend to take better care of their oral health, the hormonal fluctuations can affects the gums greatly,\u201d says provider of, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/\">cosmetic dentistry Springfield MA<\/a> dentist Dr. Vincent J. Mariano of EMA Dental. \u201cSome women may not realize they have it until it gets into the advanced stages.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">Dr. Mariano and Dr. Lisa B. Emirzian discuss the stages of a woman\u2019s life in which gum health can be compromised and the steps to protect your oral health.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><strong>Adolescence and Puberty<\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">As a female goes through puberty, an increased level of progesterone and estrogen can cause the blood circulation to the gums to increase. This can lead to an increase in the sensitivity to your gums.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\u201cA good at-home oral hygiene regimen is important, in order to keep the gums from becoming swollen and red,\u201d says Dr. Emirzian, a provider of invisalign and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/porcelain-veneers.html\">porcelain veneers<\/a> at EMA Dental. \u201cThe tendency for your gums to swell will lessen as puberty progresses.\u201d<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><strong>Throughout Pregnancy<\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">During the first trimester, a woman can experience increased gingivitis that may increase throughout the pregnancy. Women may notice bleeding, sensitivity and swelling of the gum tissue during this period.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">Pregnant women, who suffer from gum disease, can be more likely to deliver a baby pre-term with a low birth weight, according to the American Academy of Periodontology website.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><strong>Menopause<\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">Menopausal women may notice changes in their mouth. Dry mouth, pain and burning of the gum tissue can occur, as well as an altered taste.\u201dWomen need to keep a close eye on the look and color of their gums,\u201d says prosthodontic expert Dr. Mariano of EMA Dental, a practice that can also provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/what-is-a-prosthodontist.html\">family dentist<\/a>. \u201cYou should contact a specialist if your gums look dry or shiny and range from a pale to deep read color.\u201d<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emadental.com\/meet-our-doctors.html\">Springfield MA dentists<\/a> would agree that seeing a dental professional regularly, brushing and flossing daily, and contacting your dentist if you notice any problems with your gums can all help to ensure good oral health.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><em>\u00a9 2011 Master Google and EMA Dental group. Authorization to post is granted, with the stipulation that Master Google, a company that helps with dental advertising, is credited as sole source. Linking to other sites from this document is strictly prohibited, with the exception of herein imbedded links.<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EAST LONGMEADOW, NORTHAMPTON AND SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS \u2013 Women can go through many changes throughout their lifetime. Hormonal fluctuations can affect many tissues, including the gums. Studies have shown that women are more likely to have regular dental check-ups and schedule the recommended treatment. 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