HealthInfo Canterbury

Women's teeth & gums

The hormonal changes women go through also affect their dental health. The link below gives more information.

  HealthInfo recommends the following pages

• Canterbury DHB – Tooth tips for mums-to-be

  This leaflet explains how to care for your teeth and gums during pregnancy, and what signs of gum disease to look for.

• Healthy Smiles – women and gum disease

  Hormonal changes can affect many tissues of your body, including your gums.

Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed July 2016.

Page reference: 75202

Review key: HIWTG-75202