General Health Information

Understanding more about gum disease and menopause
can be important. A series of scientific investigations has discovered
that the cause of “dry mouth” in many women over 45 is a lack of
estrogen. When estrogen levels are low or erratic, the saliva becomes
more acidic, so acidic that it leaches away calcium, magnesium, and
potassium. Gum disease and tooth decay follow. The obvious solution to
the problem is estrogen replacement therapy, but it’s not the only
solution. Taking daily vitamin and mineral supplements is helpful in
preventing gum disease. Smoking counteracts them. For your best oral
health after menopause, take care of your bones as well as your teeth.