{"id":105,"date":"2019-05-16T16:50:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T16:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2019-05-16T16:51:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T16:51:19","slug":"this-womens-health-month-dont-forget-your-dental-checkup-in-casper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/this-womens-health-month-dont-forget-your-dental-checkup-in-casper\/","title":{"rendered":"This Women\u2019s Health Month, Don\u2019t Forget Your Dental Checkup in Casper!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_196092658__1558024635_35341-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person smiling\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_196092658__1558024635_35341-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_196092658__1558024635_35341-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_196092658__1558024635_35341.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>May is Women\u2019s Health Month and taking care of your oral health is the first step in ensuring your overall well-being. Your body is connected in more ways than you can imagine. Growing research has linked gum disease in women to several additional health problems. While gum disease is a bacterial infection that can cause tooth loss, it can spread into the bloodstream and affect other parts of your body. The first step in preventing developing serious health issues is attending your routine dental checkup in Casper. Read on to learn about women\u2019s health complications and how your oral health changes throughout your life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting the Dots Between Oral and Overall Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key symptoms for diagnosing serious diseases can appear in\nyour mouth before anywhere else. One of the most common oral health problems\nfor women is gum disease, which is linked to issues such as heart problems and\npregnancy outcomes. Here\u2019s how this bacterial infection of the gums can affect\nother parts of your body: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pregnancy\noutcomes<\/strong>: Women who have gum disease and are pregnant are more likely to\nhave a prematurely born baby. This disease can also affect certain biological\nfluids that can induce labor. <\/li><li><strong>Respiratory\nissues<\/strong>: When harmful bacteria are left to build up, they can get into your\nbloodstream and travel to your lungs, making you more likely to get pneumonia. <\/li><li><strong>Heart\ndisease<\/strong>: If you have a gum infection, you\u2019re at a higher risk of\nexperiencing heart disease and attacks. Heart disease is also the leading\nkiller of women in America. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few health issues connected to gum disease.\nOther connections have been made to diabetes and strokes as well. Because a\nbacterial oral infection is typically painless, some women don\u2019t know they have\nit and get diagnosed when it\u2019s too late. Visiting your dentist in Casper for\nyour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/dental-checkups-cleanings.html\">semi-annual\ncheckups and cleanings<\/a> can help you catch problems before they advance and\nput you at risk for developing additional serious illnesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women\u2019s Oral Health Changes That are Important to Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\u2019s oral health can change because of fluctuating\nhormone levels during different stages of your life. During these times, be\nmindful of your oral health and thoroughly brush and floss to help prevent gum\ndisease: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Taking oral\ncontraceptives<\/strong> can cause inflamed gums.<\/li><li><strong>During\nmenopause, <\/strong>you may experience inflamed or red gums, oral discomfort,\nburning sensations, and dry mouth. <\/li><li><strong>During pregnancy,<\/strong>\nstudies have shown that women are more likely to experience gingivitis, heavy\nplaque buildup, and irritated gums. <\/li><li><strong>Osteoporosis\n<\/strong>has been linked to jawbone and tooth loss. If you also have gum disease,\nthis especially puts your oral health at risk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting your dentist for your routine checkups and\ncleanings is the best way to catch small problems before they result in serious\nhealth issues. This Women\u2019s Health Month, take care of your body by starting\noff with your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Erin Prach started her own practice and has been serving\nher community of Casper since September of 2015. She takes pride in furthering\nher education so she can give her patients the quality of dental care that they\ndeserve. She enjoys seeing her patients become confident in their oral health after\nvisiting her practice. For any questions or to schedule a semi-annual checkup\nand cleaning, visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor contact 307-337-4770.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May is Women\u2019s Health Month and taking care of your oral health is the first step in ensuring your overall well-being. Your body is connected in more ways than you can imagine. Growing research has linked gum disease in women to several additional health problems. 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