When She arrived on the menstrual cycle, women will experience problems such as abdominal cramps, bloating, and emotional outbursts. But it turns out your menstrual cycle can also aggravate the condition of your gums

Research suggests that hormones are up and down on the highest and lowest levels can affect your oral health.

In fact, a new study conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University reported that although women have been maintaining good oral hygiene, gum problems will occur due to hormonal influences.

“Network of the gums has many estrogen receptors that respond to hormonal fluctuations,” said Susan Karabin, DDS of the American Academy of Periodontology, as reported from womenshealthmag.

Here are things you can do to minimize the pain, inflammation and bleeding of the gums due to the menstrual cycle, namely: (more…)