How Do You Handle Dental Issues During Your Menstrual Cycle?
According to Michelle Obama, "communities, countries, and, ultimately, the world are only as strong as the health of their women." Oral diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), afflict approximately half of the world's population and affect women more than males. That is why we want to talk about how menstruation impacts your oral health, as well as other conditions that can raise the risk of dental problems in women, like pregnancy and menopause. Why does the menstrual cycle have an impact on oral health? Various bodily changes are noticed at the functional and organic levels during menstruation. Many women are concerned about this fact because they do not understand how hormones can make them so sensitive to oral problems. However, it is a fact that this monthly event promotes the emergence and development of oral disorders. Menstruation, as a stage that makes the oral cavity sensitive, promotes the creation of plaque and bacteria in the surro...