ORAL DISEASES OF MENOPAUSE – PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

The importance of preventing oral diseases during menopause

It is well-known that women have to endure a lot of discomforts during menopause, but sometimes men too. Symptoms can be dry mouth, gum tenderness and bleeding, sensitive tooth and jaw, or loss of taste. Our article reviews the specific oral diseases of menopause that can cause this illness. We'll also tell you how to prevent and make your symptoms more bearable once you have them.

When we started working on the topic, we did not even think about how many problems women were most likely to face during this period. It is a sad finding, but it is a fact that menopause is a condition that negatively affects various functions of the body. Of the adverse effects, we now focus on oral diseases of menopause.

MOUTH DROUGHT
Decreased estrogen levels due to menopause can cause malfunctioning of the body's mucosal system. That means that the fluid supply to the cells gets low, leading to a kind of dryness in the mouth, nose, eyes, and, of course, the vagina.

One of the most common oral diseases of menopause is dry mouth. Insufficient saliva is produced in the mouth that may cause dryness, making it harder for menopausal mouth disease to chew or swallow food. The best and easiest way is to chew longer, significantly drier foods to produce enough saliva for easier swallowing.

If our mouths are open for a much more extended period, thus dry out faster. Therefore, when talking, you may feel a dry mouth. You may feel a dry mouth even when you speak for longer. If this is the case, drink a few sips of water or, if possible, do not speak for a long time.

However, dry mouth can also cause other possible oral diseases, so visiting your dentist for such a complaint is essential. The dentist can determine whether the cause of dry mouth is dental or related to menopause. Dry mouth can be accompanied by itching of the eyes, in which case we are most likely you have Sjögren syndrome. However, this phenomenon may also be due to rheumatic disease, so it is crucial to seek medical attention.

What can I do?
As suggested earlier, it is advisable to consult a specialist for this type of oral disease of menopause, or at least seek advice. Most pharmacies have a prescription for dry mouth that should use according to the recommended instructions.

GUMS AND TEETH
The harmful effects of the specific oral diseases of menopause also endanger our teeth. Many women find that their teeth, even in the case of healthy teeth, become more sensitive, painful when brushing, and sometimes bleed. If the necessary treatment is not occurring, the gums begin to wither and retract from the tooth, making the teeth more vulnerable to attack by harmful bacteria.

What can I do?
Dental care products made from natural ingredients are effective in maintaining dental health. First, consciously choose toothpaste and other oral care products. Take the time to read the product descriptions to determine if they contain these harmful ingredients. If possible, buy a product that is free of chemical additives.

MOUTH-BURN
Another undesirable thing about oral diseases of menopause is the so-called mouth-burn, which can be very unpleasant. Mouth burn is not a continuous phenomenon, it usually comes and goes, and its duration varies. It feels like you taste hot peppers, but maybe not as intense.

When we experience mouth-burn, we first need to make sure that we have enough vitamins and other necessary mineral salts and trace elements in our body. There are several reasons for this, including that your body is low in vitamins and minerals. It is hazardous during menopause when the body is excessively deficient in vitamins and minerals. 

It is good to know that stress also may cause mouth-burns. If things get worse, if a tragic event occurs or other harmful events result in an increased state of nervous tension, this type of mouth disease may also occur. The solution is everyone knows: stressful conditions must be avoided at all costs, as they can also cause other, more severe illnesses.

The anemia can also cause mouth burns. A common accompanying phenomenon of menopause is the iron deficiency of the blood when the blood cells in the red cannot provide enough oxygen to the body due to falling red blood cells. Before turning to medicine, let's try to eat healthier and eat iron-rich foods. Iron-rich foods: liver, seeds, legumes, egg yolks, sweet potatoes, etc.

IN SUMMARY
Generally speaking, we should avoid consuming so-called empty-calorie & nutritious foods such as sugar or certain cereal-based foods. If so, the so-called. Avoid highly processed foods! The more phases the raw material undergoes during processing, the fewer nutrients and the more dangerous added elements they contain.

As we have seen, it is possible to identify the specific oral diseases of menopause and avoid them, reduce the symptoms, and treat them. At the same time, it cannot emphasize enough that the first and the most important thing we can do for our health is a good, nutrient-rich diet. A nutrient-rich diet with carefully selected vitamin-rich nutritional supplements can help a lot.

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ORAL DISEASES OF MENOPAUSE – PREVENTION AND TREATMENTS

 The Importance of Preventing Oral Diseases during Menopause

It is well-known that women have to endure a lot of discomforts during menopause, but sometimes men too. In this article, we review the typical oral diseases of menopause, which can be caused by this illness. Symptoms can be dry mouth, gum tenderness and bleeding, sensitive tooth and jaw, or loss of taste. We'll also tell you how to prevent and make your symptoms more bearable once you have them.

It is a sad finding, but it is a fact that menopause is a condition that negatively affects various functions of the body. When we started working on the topic, we did not even think about how many problems women were most likely to face during this period. Of the negative effects, we now focus on oral diseases of menopause.

MOUTH DROUGHT
Decreased estrogen levels due to menopause can cause malfunctioning of the body's mucosal system. This means that the fluid supply to the cells is reduced, which can lead to a kind of dryness in the mouth, nose, eyes, and, of course, the vagina.

One of the most common oral diseases of menopause is dry mouth. Insufficient saliva is produced in the mouth that may cause dryness, which can make it harder for menopausal mouth disease to chew or swallow food. The best and easiest way to do this is to chew longer, especially drier foods, to produce enough saliva for easier swallowing.

You may feel a dry mouth even when you talk for longer. If during the speech, our mouths are open for a much longer period of time thus dry out faster. Therefore, when talking, you may feel a dry mouth. If this is the case, drink a few sips of water or, if possible, do not speak for a long time.

However, dry mouth can also be caused by other possible oral diseases, which is why it is important to visit your dentist for such a complaint. The dentist can clearly determine whether the cause of dry mouth is dental or related to menopause. Dry mouth can be accompanied by itching of the eyes, in which case we are most likely you have Sjögren syndrome. However, this phenomenon may also be due to rheumatic disease, which is why it is particularly important to seek medical attention.

What can I do?
Well, as suggested earlier, it is advisable to consult a specialist for this type of oral disease of menopause, or at least seek advice. Most pharmacies have a prescription for dry mouth that should be used according to the recommended instructions.

GUMS AND TEETH
The harmful effects of the typical oral diseases of menopause also endanger our teeth. Many women find that their teeth, even in the case of healthy teeth, become more sensitive, painful when brushing, and sometimes bleeds. If the necessary treatment is not done, the gums begin to wither and retract from the tooth, making the teeth more vulnerable to attack by harmful bacteria.

What can I do?
First of all, consciously choose toothpaste and other oral care products, take the time and read the product specifications. Only buy one that is free of various chemical additives, as such oral care products only worsen the condition of our teeth. Specifically, look for chemical-free dental care products made from natural ingredients.

It is also important that you consult a dentist as soon as possible, who should also be informed that we are in menopause, so he or she will choose the most appropriate treatment and medication for the particular situation.

MOUTH-BURN
Another undesirable thing about oral diseases of menopause is the so-called mouth-burn, which can be very unpleasant. It feels like you taste hot peppers, but maybe not as intense. Mouth-burn is not a continuous phenomenon, it usually comes and goes and its duration varies too.

There are a number of reasons for this, including one that your body is low in vitamins and minerals. This is especially dangerous during menopause when the body is excessively deficient in vitamins and minerals. When we experience mouth-burn, the first thing we need to do is make sure that we have enough vitamins and other necessary mineral salts and trace elements in our body.

It is good to know that stress also may cause mouth-burns. If things get worse, if a tragic event occurs or other negative events result in an increased state of nervous tension, this type of mouth disease may also occur. The solution is everyone knows: stressful conditions must be avoided at all costs, as they can also cause other, more serious illnesses.

The anemia can also cause mouth burns. A common accompanying phenomenon of menopause is the iron deficiency of the blood when the blood cells in the red cannot provide enough oxygen to the body due to falling red blood cells. Before turning to medicine, let's try to eat healthier and eat iron-rich foods. Iron-rich foods: liver, seeds, legumes, egg yolks, sweet potatoes, and so on.

IN SUMMARY
Generally speaking, we should avoid consuming so-called empty-calorie & nutritious foods such as sugar or certain cereal-based foods. If so, the so-called. Avoid highly processed foods! In fact, the more phases the raw material undergoes during processing, the fewer nutrients and the more dangerous added elements they contain.

As we have seen, it is possible to identify the typical oral diseases of menopause, but also to avoid them, to reduce the symptoms, and to treat them. At the same time, it cannot be emphasized enough that the first and the most important thing we can do for our own health is a good, nutrient-rich diet. A nutrient-rich diet with carefully selected vitamin-rich nutritional supplements can help a lot.

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