Gum health: a key indicator of women’s overall wellbeing

Brussels, 7 March, 2025. Did you know that gum health reveals more about your wellbeing that you might think? Gum disease isn’t just about your teeth – it’s an infection and inflammation that can adversely affect your entire body.

“Many women don`t realize the connection between hormonal changes and their gum health”, says Nicola West, secretary general of the European Federation of Periodontology. “Throughout different stages of a woman’s life, such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, hormone fluctuations can make gums more vulnerable to disease, making oral care ever more essential for overall health”.

 

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