Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Guide to Women's Oral Health and Well-being

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Mar 13, 2024
Explore women's unique oral health challenges at different life stages like menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Discuss the impact of hormonal changes on oral health, pregnancy gingivitis, and menopausal changes. Learn about nano Hydroxyapatite, magnesium breakthrough, and oral health during pregnancy. Discover the importance of tailored dental care for women and addressing hormonal-related oral health challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Ziglar Anecdote Framing Women's Unique Health Needs

  • Dr. Burhenne recounts Zig Ziglar's line that 'men are clueless and women are relentless' to introduce sex-based health differences.
  • He links the anecdote to evolutionary roles and how women’s physiology demands different clinical care.
ADVICE

Tell Your Dentist About Birth Control And Improve Hygiene

  • Track hormonal effects and maintain impeccable hygiene during puberty and while on birth control to avoid exaggerated gum inflammation.
  • Dr. Burhenne recommends telling your dentist/hygienist about birth control and avoiding antiseptic mouthwashes that worsen dysbiosis.
ADVICE

Optimize Dental Health Before Conception And Time Treatments

  • Prioritize dental health before conception and aim to defer nonurgent dental procedures to the middle trimester.
  • Dr. Burhenne warns treatments can cause bacteremia and suggests cleanings and gum health be optimized preconception.
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