Oral Health and the Impact of Menopause

Decreasing estrogen levels during menopause can have an impact on dental health. Menopause sees hormonal changes which end the menstrual cycle and can have an effect on the whole body.

Key takeaways:

– Try to stay hydrated to avoid a dry mouth due to lower estrogen levels, which can increase risk of cavities.

– Women become more at risk from osteoporosis which can affect the alveolar bone supporting the teeth, increasing risk of loose teeth.

– Menopause can make gum disease worse, leading to teeth sensitivity, infections and loose teeth.

Menopause brings many changes due to hormonal shifts in the body that end menstruation, some of which may affect the oral cavity. However, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy as you transition into menopause by visiting your dentist to take the best possible care of your smile!

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https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/can-menopause-impact-dental-health/

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Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.