The dental pain that can come with fluctuating hormones is an often-overlooked symptom throughout a woman’s life. Rising oestrogen and progesterone levels during the menstrual cycle and perimenopause can heighten gingival sensitivity, increase inflammation, and leave patients more vulnerable to acute dental discomfort at specific and often predictable points.[i]
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[i] Lopes Cardoso I, Fryde M, Guimarães MI, Leal F. Impact of female hormonal changes throughout life on oral health: A scoping review. J Dent Sci. 2026 Jan;21(1):31-48. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2025.09.016. Epub 2025 Oct 15. PMID: 41585155; PMCID: PMC12826029.
[ii] Orajel Dental Gel. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1230/smpc
[iii] Hersh, EV, et al. An evaluation of 10 percent and 20 percent benzocaine gels in patients with acute toothache. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013;144(5):517–526.
[iv] Orajel Extra Strength. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1231/smpc
