Would you like to switch to the accessible version of this site?

Go to accessible site Close modal window

Don't need the accessible version of this site?

Hide the accessibility button Close modal window
Accessibility View Close toolbar
Menu
  • Home
  • Our Practice
  • About Us
    • Meet the Doctors
    • Meet the Staff
  • Our Services
    • Dental Hygiene
    • Implants
      • Dental Implants
      • Mini Implants
      • Dental Implant FAQs
    • Cosmetic
      • Veneers
      • Whitening
      • BriteSmile
      • ZOOM!
      • Bonding
      • Inlays and Onlays
    • Endodontics
      • Root Canal
      • Retreatment
    • Restorative
      • Bridges
      • Crowns
      • Dentures
      • Bonding
    • Pediatric
      • Sealants
      • Mouth Guards
    • Periodontic
      • Arestin
      • Biopsy
      • Bone Grafting
      • Sinus Augmentation
      • Ridge Augmentation
      • Canine Exposure
      • Crown Lengthening
      • Frenectomy
      • Gum Grafting
      • Occlusal Adjustment
      • Periodontal Splinting
      • Osseous Grafting
      • Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
      • Periodontal (Gum) Disease
      • Scaling and Root Planing
      • Soft Tissue Graft
      • Osseous Surgery
    • Oral Surgery
      • Wisdom Teeth
      • Extractions
      • Extraction Site Preservation
      • Bone Grafting
      • Facial Trauma
      • Oral Pathology
      • Sleep Apnea
    • Orthodontic
      • Invisalign
      • Traditional Braces
      • Clear Braces
      • Night Guards
      • TMJ
  • Patient Resources
    • New Patient Forms
    • Educational Videos
    • Q & A
    • Links
    • Post-Op Instructions
    • Surgical Instructions
      • Before Anesthesia
      • After Dental Implant Surgery
      • After Impacted Tooth
      • After Wisdom Tooth Removal
      • Multiple Tooth Extractions
  • Smiles Savings Plan
  • Our Technology
    • Panorex
    • Intraoral Camera
    • Rotary Endodontics
    • Oral Cancer Screenings
    • Digital X-Ray
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
Round Tooth Logo

Centreville Dental Care

(703) 830-9990

Call or Text Us Today!
  • Home >
  • Articles >
  • Tooth Care >
  • Women and Tooth Care

Women and Tooth Care

  • Created in Tooth Care

Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That’s because the physical changes they undergo through life—menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding and menopause—cause many changes in the body, some harmful to teeth and gums.

Lesions and ulcers, dry sockets, as well as swollen gums, can sometimes occur during surges in a woman's hormone levels. These periods would be a prime time to visit the dentist. Birth control pills have been shown to increase the risk of gingivitis, and hormone replacement therapy has been shown to cause bleeding and swollen gums. Gum disease can also present a higher risk for premature births.

Some research has shown that women may be more likely to develop dry mouth, eating disorders, jaw problems such as temporomandibular joint disorders, and facial pain—all of which can be difficult from a physical and emotional standpoint.

Taking care of your mouth with proper oral health care is essential, and can go a long way to helping you face the physical changes in your body over the years.

  • Dental Education Library
    • Oral Health Topics
    • Tooth Care
    • Dental Problems
    • Treatment
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Pain Management
    • Patient Information
    • Product Reviews
    • Glossary
    • Links

Contact Us

Send Us an Email

Our Location

Find us on the map

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Two Thursdays a month

Friday:

8:30 am-6:30 pm

Saturday:

8:30 am-2:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

  • Copyright © 2022 MH Sub I, LLC dba Officite.
  • Admin Log In
  • Site Map