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  • Importance of Women's Oral Health Care
    May 1, 2023

    Importance of Women's Oral Health Care

    General oral health

    Discover How Hormones Affect Women's Oral Health this Women's Health Month Good oral health habits help protect against tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health issues. However, women are more susceptible to changing hormone levels from puberty, certain types of birth control, pregnancy and menopause, and these hormone changes can impact oral health. May... More »

  • A time to focus on women’s health
    May 1, 2021

    A time to focus on women’s health

    General oral health

    May is an ideal time for women to focus on their health and well-being. It’s also a time for women to get the care they need, especially after a year that may have taken a disproportionate toll on their health.

  • May is Women's Health Month
    May 8, 2018

    May is Women's Health Month

    General oral health

    According to a new survey by Delta Dental of Illinois, 1 in 5 women in Illinois have been told they have gum disease1, which has been linked to several health problems affecting women. May is Women's Health Month, and Delta Dental of Illinois wants to educate women about the unique oral health needs they face.... More »

  • Myth vs. Fact: Pregnant Women and Dental Care
    May 16, 2017

    Myth vs. Fact: Pregnant Women and Dental Care

    General oral health

    The list of “dos and don'ts” for pregnant women is long – and sometimes contradictory. For example, you may have heard that pregnant women should postpone any dental work until after the baby arrives, but waiting to get treatment for dental issues can actually cause more damage. Here's the truth behind that myth and three others. ... More »