[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":99},["ShallowReactive",2],{"notizie-en-hormonal-changes-womens-oral-health":3},{"post":4,"body":30,"related":31},{"slug":5,"title":6,"date":7,"modified":7,"excerpt":8,"minutes":9,"image":10,"service":13,"en":14},"sbalzi-ormonali-e-salute-orale-nelle-donne","Sbalzi ormonali e salute orale nelle donne","2021-07-23","Nel corso della loro vita le donne subiscono molti cambiamenti legati all’aumento o alla diminuzione degli ormoni circolanti: nella pubertà, durante il ciclo mestruale, in gravidanza e nella…",3,{"width":11,"height":12,"alt":6},1200,628,"igiene-prevenzione",{"slug":15,"title":16,"description":17,"excerpt":18,"minutes":9,"summary":19,"keywords":23,"imageAlt":29},"hormonal-changes-womens-oral-health","Hormonal Changes and Women’s Oral Health","How puberty, the menstrual cycle, contraceptives, pregnancy and menopause affect women’s gums and teeth, and why hygiene and prevention matter most.","Over the course of their lives women go through many changes linked to rising or falling levels of circulating hormones: in puberty, during the menstrual cycle, in pregnancy and at menopause. These…",[20,21,22],"Hormonal changes in puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause affect blood flow to the gums and the response to plaque toxins, making women more prone to oral problems.","During pregnancy the risk of dental erosion rises, mainly in the first trimester, because acid from morning sickness vomiting and heartburn wears away tooth enamel.","In menopause, reduced saliva can lead to gum disease, and falling oestrogen can reduce bone density, with receding gums exposing teeth to root caries.",[24,25,26,27,28],"hormones and gum health","menopause and oral health","pregnancy dental erosion","puberty gingivitis","menstrual cycle bleeding gums","Smiling woman, illustrating hormonal changes and women’s oral health","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Over the course of their lives women go through many changes linked to rising or falling levels of circulating hormones: in puberty, during the menstrual cycle, in pregnancy and at menopause. These changes affect not only the blood supply to the gums but also the body’s response to the toxins produced by plaque. As a result, women are more prone to developing oral health problems.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At certain times of life, closer attention to hygiene and prevention is needed. Rising hormone levels during puberty, for example, can change the pH \u003Cstrong>and\u003C\u002Fstrong> consistency of saliva, which becomes stickier, making it easier for bacteria to cling to the tooth surface and encouraging the build-up of plaque and the development of gum infections. In addition, some \u003Cstrong>medicines\u003C\u002Fstrong>, such as contraceptives or drugs for osteoporosis, can interfere with oral health. In most cases these problems are easy to resolve, provided you do not neglect your oral hygiene or underestimate certain symptoms. Let’s look in more detail at the different stages of a woman’s life and the oral problems associated with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Puberty\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cbr>\nThe sudden increase in oestrogen and progesterone production on reaching puberty puts all of a young girl’s bodily functions to the test, including the way her gums react to plaque. This causes the gums to become inflamed: they can swell and even bleed during brushing and flossing. The picture can be made worse by \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fteenagers-toothbrushing-technique-study\">poor dental hygiene\u003C\u002Fa>, a problem that is often common among young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Menstrual cycle\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cbr>\nIn the days before a \u003Cstrong>period\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the gums may become swollen and bleed, or the lining of the mouth may become red. Around and during ovulation, in fact, progesterone levels rise, changing the permeability of the blood vessel walls and increasing the flow of fluid in the gingival sulcus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Childbearing years and pregnancy\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cbr>\nInflamed gums are one of the most frequent side effects of hormonal contraceptives, because of the increased levels of oestrogen and progesterone in a woman’s body. During \u003Cstrong>pregnancy\u003C\u002Fstrong>, on the other hand, the likelihood of dental erosion, that is, the loss of tooth enamel, increases. This happens mainly in the first trimester, when morning sickness is most likely. Morning sickness that makes expectant mothers vomit brings acid up from the stomach, and during vomiting this acid comes into contact with the teeth and erodes their enamel (the hard, protective outer layer of the teeth). Heartburn, another common discomfort of pregnancy, also contributes to enamel erosion because of the acid reflux rising from the stomach into the throat and mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Menopause\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cbr>\nMenopause can be considered one of the biggest changes in a woman’s body and life. Some menopausal symptoms include dysgeusia (altered taste), burning sensations in the mouth (burning mouth syndrome), and reduced saliva flow leading to dry mouth and increased sensitivity. Dry mouth can lead to gum disease because there is less saliva to moisten and clean the mouth and to neutralise the acids produced by plaque. The fall in oestrogen during menopause can also reduce bone density, increasing the risk of \u003Cstrong>osteoporosis\u003C\u002Fstrong>. One of the signs of bone loss in the jaw is “receding” gums. When the gums “pull back”, the teeth become susceptible to root caries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all these cases, don’t delay: \u003Cstrong>see your trusted dentist\u003C\u002Fstrong> to agree on a strategy and prevent future damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Credits: photo by Patrick Jansen on Unsplash\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>",[32,55,77],{"slug":33,"title":34,"date":35,"modified":35,"excerpt":36,"minutes":37,"image":38,"service":13,"en":39},"una-bocca-sana-aiuta-anche-il-pianeta","Una bocca sana aiuta anche il pianeta","2022-10-13","Forse non tutti sanno che il settore sanitario ha un impatto notevole sull’ambiente: ben il 5% delle emissioni di gas serra sono dovute all’assistenza sanitaria e, in questo ambito, il settore…",2,{"width":11,"height":12,"alt":34},{"slug":40,"title":41,"description":42,"excerpt":43,"minutes":37,"summary":44,"keywords":48,"imageAlt":54},"healthy-mouth-healthy-planet-dentistry-carbon-footprint","A Healthy Mouth Helps the Planet Too","Dentistry has a real carbon footprint, from fillings to nitrous oxide. Find out how prevention and simple daily habits protect both your smile and the planet.","Not everyone knows that the healthcare sector has a significant impact on the environment: as much as 5% of greenhouse gas emissions come from healthcare, and dentistry is a major contributor within…",[45,46,47],"Healthcare causes 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, and dentistry is a major contributor within the sector.","A filling produces about 15 kg of CO2eq, a root canal treatment 23 kg and a denture between 58 and 71 kg.","Prevention through daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and professional dental cleaning twice a year is the best way to protect both your mouth and the planet.",[49,50,51,52,53],"dentistry carbon footprint","sustainable dental care","environmental impact of dentistry","nitrous oxide greenhouse gas","eco-friendly oral hygiene","Two bamboo toothbrushes in a glass jar",{"slug":56,"title":57,"date":58,"modified":58,"excerpt":59,"minutes":37,"image":60,"service":13,"en":61},"come-proteggere-la-salute-del-cavo-orale-senza-rinunciare-allaperitivo","Come proteggere la salute del cavo orale senza rinunciare all’aperitivo","2022-07-06","Durante l’estate aumentano le occasioni di socializzazione e il consumo di aperitivi; non c’è nulla di male, anzi. L’importante è non trascurare l’igiene orale e scegliere con buon senso snack e…",{"width":11,"height":12,"alt":57},{"slug":62,"title":63,"description":64,"excerpt":65,"minutes":37,"summary":66,"keywords":70,"imageAlt":76},"protect-your-teeth-aperitivo-snacks-drinks","How to Protect Your Teeth Without Giving Up the Aperitivo","Hidden sugars in aperitivo drinks and snacks can cause tooth decay. Discover which snacks and drinks are kinder to your teeth and how to protect them.","Summer brings more chances to socialise and more aperitivos, and there is nothing wrong with that, quite the opposite. The important thing is not to neglect your oral hygiene and to choose snacks and…",[67,68,69],"Tooth decay can be caused not only by sweets but also by savoury snacks, crisps, canapés, fizzy drinks and long drinks that contain hidden sugars.","Tooth-friendly aperitivo snacks include cheese, salmon, black olives, anchovies, walnuts and vegetable crudités, with sugar-free drinks or a glass of red wine.","Eating cheese at the end of an aperitivo helps buffer acidity, and teeth should be brushed at least half an hour after acidic food and drinks.",[71,72,73,74,75],"hidden sugars and tooth decay","tooth-friendly snacks","alcohol and teeth","protect teeth when drinking","when to brush after acidic drinks","Friends toasting with drinks at an aperitivo",{"slug":78,"title":79,"date":80,"modified":80,"excerpt":81,"minutes":37,"image":82,"service":13,"en":83},"i-primi-mille-giorni-di-vita-del-tuo-bambino-investire-nella-salute-orale-vi-ripaghera-per-tutta-la-vita","I primi mille giorni di vita del tuo bambino: investire nella salute orale vi ripagherà per tutta la vita!","2022-05-05","Un’indagine condotta in Italia su un campione di donne in età fertile mostra una diffusa disinformazione sulla salute orale di madri e bambini. Eppure, i primi mille giorni di vita perinatale sono…",{"width":11,"height":12,"alt":79},{"slug":84,"title":85,"description":86,"excerpt":87,"minutes":37,"summary":88,"keywords":92,"imageAlt":98},"first-1000-days-child-oral-health","Your Child’s First 1,000 Days: A Lifelong Investment in Oral Health","The 1,000 days from conception to age two shape a child’s lifelong oral health. Learn how a mother’s diet, hygiene and lifestyle protect her baby’s teeth.","A survey carried out in Italy on a sample of women of childbearing age shows widespread misinformation about the oral health of mothers and children. And yet the first thousand days of perinatal life…",[89,90,91],"The first 1,000 days, from conception to the child’s second year, lay the foundations for the child’s oral health and general health for life.","During pregnancy there is an increased risk or worsening of periodontal disease and a higher incidence of dental erosion and tooth decay for the mother-to-be.","Maternal diet, oral hygiene and lifestyle choices are the main factors influencing the health of both mother and child.",[93,94,95,96,97],"first 1000 days oral health","oral health during pregnancy","baby oral health prevention","pregnancy gum disease","prenatal dental care","Mother holding her newborn baby",1793907065945]