Menopause and dental problems

What causes gum disease during menopause? Primarily, the culprit is a radical change in estrogen levels. This hormone
plays a part in the maintenance of several mouth areas, including tissues of the tongue, salivary glands and jawbones.
Because your teeth are also a part of your skeletal system, it’s no surprise that gum disease often starts to set in
at the same time as osteoporosis.

Another menopausal symptom is dry mouth, which is characterized by a decrease in saliva due to lower estrogen levels.
This lack of saliva weakens your first line of defense against developing gingivitis because saliva contains oxygen,
which helps rid the mouth of bacteria. Coupled with weaker oral tissue, which is also associated with estrogen deficiency,
your mouth becomes a prime target for these bacteria to fester and develop gingivitis.

Gum disease is mainly characterized by dry or swollen gums that exhibit a change in color and bleed when you brush your teeth
Menopause and dental problems: six habits to avoid

Menopause and Gum Disease

Dental health should be a concern for everyone at every age, but particularly for women entering the menopausal transition.

For one, estrogen is a protector of bones and tissues, the substances that make up teeth and gums, and during menopause,
the chemical is produced in an abnormal amount and at an abnormal rate. If estrogen is busy regulating itself, it has no
time to perform its other duties, like tending to your mouth
5 tips for relieving gum problems during menopause

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Myths about root canal

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