{"id":40,"date":"2019-12-07T15:09:15","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T15:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pgfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2020-01-23T15:09:35","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T15:09:35","slug":"women-gum-disease-dentist-rolling-meadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pgfamilydental.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/07\/women-gum-disease-dentist-rolling-meadows\/","title":{"rendered":"How Gum Disease Can Seriously Impact a Woman\u2019s Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GroupDid you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that at least 47.2% of Americans over the age of 30 have mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis, which is the advanced stage of gum disease? Overall, these studies indicate that rates are higher in men than they are in women (56.4% vs. 38.4%). However, research shows that there are certain times in every woman\u2019s life where she becomes particularly susceptible to gum disease and its symptoms. Not only is periodontitis the leading cause of tooth loss, but it\u2019s also been linked to other serious other serious health concerns in a woman\u2019s body. Here\u2019s what your dentist in Rolling Meadows wants you to know about the connection between women\u2019s health and gum disease.<\/p>\n

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Hormones Influence Your Gum Health<\/h2>\n

Hormonal changes can influence lots of factors, from your weight, to your mood, to your oral health. An increase in female hormones like estrogen and progesterone boosts blood circulation, which can cause your gums to become particularly sensitive to the presence of plaque and bacteria. This sensitivity means your gums may become swollen, bleeding, and inflamed, increasing your risk of gum disease and the severity of its symptoms. To protect your oral health, take extra care to keep your mouth clean when your hormonal levels change, especially:<\/p>\n