Are you quite clear on what can happen to your oral health if you experience a shift in your hormone balance? Perhaps you have never even heard of this issue, so your knowledge on the topic may be minimal at best. While we will be happy to expound upon the details during your next checkup (remember to mention any changes or to let us know if you are pregnant), we suggest you collect some interesting details with the help of a true-or-false quiz.
Quiz: True or False?
- True or False: The only time a person’s hormones change is when a woman is pregnant. Aside from this life event, hormones will not play a major role in your oral health.
- True or False: If you start suffering from more cavities than usual, it might be the result of a spike in your hormones.
- True or False: The reason pregnancy and other times when hormones change affects your gum tissue is that it decreases your overall immunity.
Quiz Answers
- False. Hormonal fluctuations can happen as the result of normal development and life changes, such as puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Changes may affect your oral health.
- False. Generally speaking, hormonal changes can cause your gums to become more likely to swell. This can enhance your chances of experiencing problems with your periodontal health. However, a change in hormones will not result in the sudden development of a cavity.
- False. The change in hormones affects your oral health in this way because the hormone shift results in a greater amount of blood flowing into your gums. Rest assured, we are prepared to guide you toward maintaining a healthy smile.
