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Oral Health Tips for Women: Keep your dentist informed about changes in
oral health. Visit the dentist regularly, which will help them to detect changes in the mouth. Ask your dentist to take a
full medical history to determine if you are at risk for certain problems. Ask your dentist to perform a complete a head and
neck exam to detect early signs of certain conditions
A woman's dental health needs are affected by her different stages in life. Often these changes are directly linked
to changes in sex hormone levels. There are some dental conditions that the incidence of diagnosis is higher in women
than men. As a woman it is essential you adhere to good daily oral hygiene habits especially during some very
stressful periods of life such as pregnancy, child rearing and/or trying to deal with management of a home and career.
Be sure to brush at least twice a day and floss at once a day.
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Pregnant women have a risk for increased
swelling of their gums and if plaque is not removed on a daily basis gingivitis will develop. In this condition your
gums will be red, swollen, tender and likely to bleed when you brush them. This is known as Pregnancy Gingivitis and begins
in the second or third month of pregnancy and increases in severity throughout the eighth month. If you let your dental
health deteriorate to the level of periodontal disease you will increase your risk by seven times of having a baby that is
born to early and is too small! If you are planning to become pregnant be sure to have a comprehensive examas part of
your prenatal care. There is also the risk of developing pregnancy tumors. These are non-cancerous growths that develop
when swollen gums become irritated and inflamed. Usually these tumors shrink after the pregnancy is over. If they
remain after pregnancy they may have to be removed by aperiodontist. If you experience morning sickness, it is
important to neutralize the acid caused by vomiting because this acid can erode your teeth and make them more vulnerable to
tooth decay. Make a paste of baking soda and water and rub it on your teeth. After 30 seconds, rinse off the paste,
then brushand floss. If you can not tolerate this procedure at least rinse your mouth with water.
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Dr. Brothers, D.D.S.* 937 San Francisco Ave.* South Lake Tahoe * CA * 96150 * Phone: (530) 544-2441* email
payments: Accounting@drdeannabrothers.com
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