How can women keep track of their periodontal health?
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American Dental Association answered:Women and others can keep track of their periodontal health through routine visits to the dentists. With regular visits, your dentist is able to closely monitor your oral health for any signs of changes. You can also monitor this and advise of any changes, such as inflammation, soreness, redness, swelling or bleeding. Catching any problems early on is the key to treating gum disease and preventing any oral health problems.Women and others can keep track of their periodontal health through routine visits to the dentists. With regular visits, your dentist is able to closely monitor your oral health for any signs of changes. You can also monitor this and advise of any... More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:Women can keep track of their periodontal health by knowing their "pockets depth," or the distance in millimeters of the space between the gums and teeth. This measurement is used to determine the stage of periodontal disease. Normal pocket depth is anywhere between 1 and 2 millimeters, and questionable depth is between 3 and 4 millimeters. Deeper pockets might contain build-up of tartar and require more intensive "deep cleaning," called scaling and root planing. Next time you are at your dentist's office, ask what your pocket depth is.
Women can keep track of their periodontal health by knowing their "pockets depth," or the distance in millimeters of the space between the gums and teeth. This measurement is used to determine the stage of periodontal disease. Normal pocket depth is... More -
Dr. Sanda Moldovan answered:It is especially important for women to keep track of their periodontal health, as many hormonal and other health changes show up in the gums. Pay close attention to bleeding gums when flossing or brushing, that last longer than 2-3 days or areas of the gums that start to swell up. Report this to your periodontist ASAP. It is important to keep up with regular 6 month dental cleanings or 3 month periodontal maintenance, for those with a history of periodontal disease.
It is especially important for women to keep track of their periodontal health, as many hormonal and other health changes show up in the gums. Pay close attention to bleeding gums when flossing or brushing, that last longer than 2-3 days or areas of... More
