Adolescent hormones affect growth, development, and reproduction. They can also impact the health of your smile.

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Teens often have dental health challenges that are unique to this stage of life. Let's explore some common teenage concerns and questions.

You might be planning to have a baby. Conversely, you might be trying to avoid pregnancy.

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Either way, your fertile years provide you with unique dental challenges. Let's go over what you need to know to keep your mouth healthy during your fertility cycles.

If you're pregnant, you have a lot on your mind. It can be easy to let dental health slip.

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But a pregnant woman needs to be as healthy as possible. This includes the health of your mouth.

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You still need to keep up with brushing and flossing. Further, you may experience increased dental health concerns during pregnancy and childbirth.

During perimenopause, menopause, and beyond: you'll notice all kinds of changes to your body. As you approach menopause, you'll begin to lose estrogen.

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You'll get irregular periods and eventually stop menstruating. You may get hot flashes. You may experience dry skin and weight gain.

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Pay close attention to changes you might be experiencing in your mouth. The loss of estrogen can affect bone density and moisture. Bone loss and dryness can impact your oral health.

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Let's discuss dental symptoms you may start to notice during perimenopause and beyond.