| Periodontal Diseases Should Concern Women of All Ages |
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One recent study found that women taking oral contraceptives had more gingival bleeding and deeper periodontal pockets than those not taking contraceptive pills. Another study showed that postmenopausal women with periodontal bacteria in their mouths were also more likely to have bone loss in the oral cavity, which can lead to tooth loss if not treated. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) Read more at: http://www.perio.org/consumer/perio-women.htm?rss. |