Puberty is a time of raging hormones which can impact upon your oral health. The increase in production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone mean more blood is sent to your gums than previously before.
Puberty Gingivitis
As a result, your teeth become more sensitive to plaque and are increasingly irritated by little bits of food. Called puberty gingivitis, it causes your gums to become red and swollen and more likely to bleed easily.
It is easy an easy condition to treat, with regular flossing and brushing and regular visits to your dentist. If you have a lot of plaque, your dentist may recommend having your teeth professionally cleaned one or two times a year as well.
Making the right food choices by avoiding sugary and sticky foods will also help keep your teeth healthy. If you have braces, you’ll need to pay even more attention to cleaning your teeth and your dentist will be happy to show you some special techniques to do this.
Herald Avenue Dental Centre
If you or your child is experiencing the above symptoms, please call us on 9259 5774 or book online. We have a SPECIAL OFFER available until 7 August 2016. For more information about women and oral health, please view this PDF.
You may also be interested in oral health for women during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.