Question

Why are women more at risk for oral health problems during the use of birth control pills?

Answer 1

Women who take certain birth control pills with progesterone -- which increases the level of that hormone in the body -- may have inflamed gum tissues. Hormones affect not only the blood supply to the gum tissue but also the body's response to the toxins (poisons) that result from plaque buildup. Tell your dentist if you're taking an oral contraceptive.