Menopause and oral problems
Oral problems occur due to advanced age, hormonal changes due to menopause etc..
- Gums are bright red and bleed easily.
- Altered taste
- burning sensation in mouth
- Sensitive to hot and cold food
- Decreased salivary flow
- Dry mouth
- Increased plaque and Calculus formation
- Decrease in estrogen hormone causes bone loss in the jaw or osteoporosis
- Receding gums
- Increased rate of tooth decay
Treatment – Hormonal therapy plays a role in preserving dental health in postmenopausal women. Estrogen therapy prevents bone loss in both the skeletal bones and the jawbones.
