This year for Dental Health Week the Australian Dental Association is focusing on the significant way that hormones can play havoc with a woman’s oral health.

This is an especially important topic in light of a recent study that revealed that many women are unaware of the significant impact that various life stages have on the health of their teeth and gums.

The reality is that major life events like pregnancy, puberty, menstruation and menopause dramatically affect the state of dental health in women.

Read our Handy Womens Oral Health Guide: