Hormonal changes and oral health: how they can affect gums, saliva, and teeth
Hormonal changes can influence oral health at different stages of life. This doesn't mean that hormones alone cause all dental problems, but they can make gums more sensitive, less responsive to plaque, or cause discomfort such as bleeding, inflammation, dry mouth, or other issues.
How to care for your mouth during pregnancy
During pregnancy, a whole series of physical and hormonal changes occur that especially affect oral health. Specifically, pregnant women become more vulnerable to certain oral diseases, making oral hygiene vitally important. But what exactly happens in the mouth when a woman becomes pregnant? […]