Monday, June 6, 2016

Is Your Gum Health Impacted By Your Birth Control?




It is not uncommon for pregnant women to be impacted by bleeding or inflamed gums. This can also happen to women who are taking oral contraception. It does depend on the type of birth control you are taking. If you are brushing or flossing and your gums are bleeding, this is not something to take lightly. Contact Dr. Rice and her team today to set up an appointment for an evaluation.

Certain birth controls trick the body into believing it is pregnant. This response can lead to an increase in inflammation and cause bleeding when you are brushing or flossing. While this may not be cause to worry, it is something you should not leave unchecked. You may also discuss this with your doctor because she may be able to reduce the hormone levels in the birth control you are consuming.

There is no reason why you should accept long term inflammation and problems which can lead to more damage and eventually to missing teeth. Bodies who fight constant inflammation may also notice an impact to the major organs  of the body. Asking questions and getting an oral exam is a great way to determine if you have periodontal disease, gingivitis, or if something else is going on. Ignoring it is never a good option, because it can continue to get worse over time.

For more information, contract Dr. Rice and her team today.

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