Pregnancy and Gum Care
Women have traditionally accepted tooth and gum problems during pregnancy as a fact of life. The true fact, however is that proper oral care before, during, and after pregnancy can eliminate many health problems.
Much attention is being focused today on the possible link between the mother's oral health and the health of the unborn fetus. To ensure the best possible health for both mother and child, we highly recommend an oral care visitation to all expecting mothers as soon as possible to eliminate any potential problems and to further insure that proper home care is implemented to handle the biologic changes underway.
Menopause and Dental Health
Women's health publications have done wonders in recent years to inform women of the need to take care of their bodies as we age. Health issues such as osteoporosis are addressed regularly by physicians. In fact, one would probably contemplate leaving one's physician if they were not proactive in recommending ways to prevent certain health risks for women. Why then, are the same patients accepting of dentists that do not do the same? Is it any more acceptable to neglect the oral health needs for these patients?
We pride ourselves in not only solving the immediate problems facing our patients, but helping them plan a healthy future. We routinely recommend customized supplementation regimens and nutritional support for our patient's specific needs. |
