{"id":138,"date":"2013-06-04T15:17:09","date_gmt":"2013-06-04T15:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.randolphdental.com\/?p=138"},"modified":"2016-05-03T18:34:36","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T18:34:36","slug":"the-connection-between-hormones-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/2013\/06\/the-connection-between-hormones-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection between Hormones and Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-139\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"general dentistry\" src=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Oral-Health-small-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Oral-Health-small-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Oral-Health-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Oral-Health-small.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When you think about your oral health, do you ever think about what connection it might have to your body\u2019s hormones? In most cases, probably not, but a very real connection does exist.<\/p>\n<p>When the body\u2019s hormones fluctuate, a patient can become more vulnerable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">gum disease<\/a>, one of the most common oral health conditions a patient can face. Women are especially vulnerable because of the hormonal changes they experience throughout life. Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause are all examples of when vulnerability is high, but it doesn\u2019t stop there\u2014women who are taking birth control should also be careful. There\u2019s even an increased risk a day or two before the start of a woman\u2019s next period.<\/p>\n<p>So, what does this mean for patients of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Goldstein<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>It means sticking to a good brushing and flossing routine and coming to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/\">Randolph dental office<\/a> twice a year for checkups and a professional cleaning. What\u2019s more, if you\u2019re taking birth control or are pregnant, it\u2019s important to let your doctor know. <strong>Dr. Goldstein<\/strong> can also offer nutrition tips during your next appointment. Foods that are high in sugar or starch can contribute to potential issues with the teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need to schedule your next visit with <strong>Dr. Goldstein<\/strong>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> <strong>Randolph Dental Care<\/strong> today to reserve your appointment. Our office serves patients from <strong>Randolph<\/strong>, <strong>Rockaway<\/strong>, <strong>Mendham<\/strong>, <strong>Chester<\/strong>, <strong>Morristown<\/strong>, <strong>Denville<\/strong>, <strong>Morris<\/strong> <strong>County<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about your oral health, do you ever think about what connection it might have to your body\u2019s hormones? In most cases, probably not, but a very real connection does exist. 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