Dry Mouth + Altered Taste + Bad Breath = Menopause Mouth. What Is It? Do You Have It?
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
The primary cause of Menopause Mouth is the decline in hormone levels during menopause, especially estrogen. Estrogen plays a role in maintaining oral health by stimulating saliva production and protecting the gums. Menopause Mouth consists of a set of oral symptoms that can occur during and after menopause, including: Dry...
Your thyroid condition has a significant impact on oral health.
Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP
Certain health conditions like THYROID DISEASE, LYME DISEASE, DIABETES, CANCER, HIV AND OTHER VIRUSES, ANEMIA OR LOW IRON, EATING DISORDERS, are a risk factor for gum disease, especially gingivitis and periodontal diseases. Poor oral health is also linked to heart disease and stroke. The gum tissues in your mouth are...
