Women and Tooth Care

Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That’s because the physical changes they undergo through life—menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding and menopause—cause many changes in the body, some harmful to teeth and gums.

Lesions and ulcers, dry sockets, as well as swollen gums, can sometimes occur during surges in a woman's hormone levels. These periods would be a prime time to visit the dentist. Birth control pills have been shown to increase the risk of gingivitis, and hormone replacement therapy has been shown to cause bleeding and swollen gums. Gum disease can also present a higher risk for premature births.

Some research has shown that women may be more likely to develop dry mouth, eating disorders, jaw problems such as temporomandibular joint disorders, and facial pain—all of which can be difficult from a physical and emotional standpoint.

Taking care of your mouth with proper oral health care is essential, and can go a long way to helping you face the physical changes in your body over the years.

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "I cannot thank Dr. Edwards and his team for getting my daughter in as quickly as they did. She is not a regular patient of theirs and they jumped through hoops to make it happen. Very informative and considerate folks. Seriously cannot say thank you enough."
    Kara Marinko
  • "Been with Dr. Edwards for the past 13 years, great staff and a blessing to any family! Thanks for getting me in on Tuesday April 28th for my minor emergency!!!"
    Donald Devine
  • "My family loves Dr. Thomas and their staff! They are very friendly and do a great job with my youngest who has had to have some not so fun work done on her teeth! Dr. Thomas was really sweet and gentle with her."
    Kristi Taylor Sylvester
  • "After a pediatric dentist wanted my son get a crown from a prosthodontist and not being able to find one that took his insurance I called Dr. Edwards office for a second opinion and they stated they could do the crown for him. I have found a new dentist for not only my kids but myself as well."
    Teresa Ferguson
  • "Very friendly staff. My boys are never scared to go here. They love Ms. Tammy."
    Amanda Brawner