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Guide to Women's Oral Health and Well-being
Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Menstrual Gingivitis and Oral Changes
Menstruation triggers an increase in progesterone causing hormonal changes in women, leading to oral symptoms like bright red swollen gums, swollen salivary glands, and canker sores. These oral changes occur typically a week before menstruation starts, clearing up shortly after the period begins. The thin oral mucosa can get affected by the surge in progesterone, resulting in bleeding gums and other oral discomforts, often noticed by women due to their increased vigilance towards their facial appearance.
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