3. For Women Only
Puberty Pregnancy
Menopause Stress
Breath Birth Control
Breastfeeding Tips
4. For Women Only
• During puberty and menstruation,
the production of sex hormones
P increases. This increase can cause
U the gums to become irritated more
easily and become more prone to
B
swelling and tenderness and lead
E to menstruation gingivitis;
R inflamed, bleeding gums that
T occur right before a woman's
Y period. As the period comes to an
end, and with the decrease in the
amount of the hormones, the
gingivitis decreases.
5. For Women Only
• During pregnancy, many women
experience pregnancy gingivitis. It
usually starts in the second or third
P month of pregnancy and slowly
R worsens by the eighth month. Women
E will notice bleeding, swelling,
tenderness in the tissue around their
G teeth. Sometimes there is excessive
N growths in localized areas called
A pregnancy tumors. These are not
cancerous in any way and are usually
N caused by local irritations and poor
C oral hygiene during pregnancy. They
Y are removed by a professional dentist
with a good dental cleaning.
6. For Women Only
A • During menopause, when • If you have low bone
G changes occur once density, or osteoporosis,
again, symptoms such as you're at an 86% greater
E risk of having gum disease,
pain, altered tastes, and a which is the major cause of
burning sensation may tooth loss in those over 35.
C
occur. All of the above
A can be prevented by good
N oral hygiene, which • HRT or Hormone
G Replacement Therapy at
includes brushing and menopause, can decrease
E flossing, regular the incidence of tooth loss
S professional cleanings in women.
and a healthy diet.
7. For Women Only
• Researchers have found
that approximately 24%
of women felt stress each
day compared with only
S 19% of the men.
T
R
• With this, people who
E
have high levels of stress
S and are unable to deal
S with it, have a greater
chance for developing
periodontal disease.
8. For Women Only
W • Woman's breath was found to • These anaerobic (without
O be worst during the oxygen) bacteria digest on
premenstrual period of her these extra proteins
M cycle. In addition to cramps, releasing "breath gases", and
A bloating, migraines and mood thus, bad breath.
N’ swings. There were reports
stating that women may suffer • To control her breath,
S from bad breath for a few woman should follow a
days a month. Researchers simple regimen that consists
B believe that because of all the of combination of brushing,
hormone fluctuations that flossing, tongue cleaning
R accompany the shifts in the and the use of a chlorine
E menstrual cycle, proteins in dioxide rinse, which is safe
A the saliva are increased. and non-alcoholic.
T
H
9. For Women Only
B • Birth control pills work • Scientists found that
I by making the body of women on oral
a woman mimic contraceptives are at
R pregnancy. When this greater risk of
T occurs, increasing developing a painful
H levels of hormones condition called dry
cause the gum tissue to socket, following a
once again swell and tooth extraction.
C become quite sensitive. • If this occurs, treatment
O Good oral hygiene is involves a special
N needed. medicated dressing that
T is placed into the socket
R after it is cleaned.
O
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10. For Women Only
B
• The importance of breastfeeding is that
R women understand that almost any drugs one
E takes will reach breast milk in some quantity.
A The amount of the drug is usually not great
S enough to cause any danger to the nursing
T baby, however, care at all times must be
taken to protect any unnecessary problems for
F the infant.
E
E • For more information, please refer to the
D Special Brochure .
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11. For Women Only
• Use a straw to drink beverages that stain,
such as tea, coffee and colas
T • Brush or rinse immediately after consuming
I such stain-causing beverages
P
S • Wear a bright shade of lipstick - purple or
pink based. It will make your teeth appear
whiter. Avoid orange or brown shades.
