Role of Dentist in Menstruation: Question to Care for Females

Authors

  • Rohan Sachdev Intern, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Kriti Garg Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4371-7496
  • Garima Singh Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Vishal Mehrotra Professor & Head of Department,Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Parwathi Devi Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Shiv Chauhan Post-Graduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Keywords:

Dentist, Female, Gingivitis, Mensuration, Oral Hygiene

Abstract

Menstruation & menstrual practices are still bounded by socio cultural restriction & taboos resulting in adolescent girls remain ignorant of scientific facts & hygienic practices during menstruation. Menstruation brings with it a bundle of problems like period pains, nausea, heavy bleeding and behavioral changes. Menstrual cycle may influence the health of females’ teeth, gums and oral cavity due to certain hormonal imbalances. For maintaining the good oral hygiene dentist can play important role in guiding and helping females on menstruation for various dental treatment.

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Published

2020-07-29