Key Points
Menopause can impact your dental health, leading to issues like dry mouth and gum recession..
Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies..
But some of the hormone-related dental problems may begin during perimenopause, when the ovaries gradually make less estrogen, said Dr. Maiara Hister-Cockrell, a dentist with the University of Texas Health San Antonio..
In severe cases, Sollecito said they can ask their dentist about prescription medications that increase the amount of saliva in the mouth but come with side effects..
The bottom line, Cram said, is most oral conditions and problems during menopause are totally preventable" by paying attention, taking good care of your teeth at home and regularly going to the dentist..
