Women & Periodontal Health - Menopause

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Gums and Your Health

• Tobacco
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Oral Contraceptives
• Menopause

Changes in the look and feel of your mouth may occur if you are menopausal or post-menopausal. They include feeling pain and burning in your gum tissue and salty, peppery, or sour tastes.

Careful oral hygiene at home and professional cleaning may relieve these symptoms. There are also saliva substitutes to treat the effects of dry mouth.