https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/09/16/menopause-and-oral-health-risks.aspxMenopause is commonly known for causing hot flashes and night sweats, but it can also affect your oral health. When estrogen levels drop, it can lead to weaker bones, less saliva, and a higher risk of gum disease. Dr. Thomas Sollecito, an oral medicineenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/09/16/menopause-and-oral-health-risks.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#13922809/23/2024 7:00:25 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1392280Catryna<p>For years, I watched girl friends go through menopause symptoms, most of what I saw was the hot flashes. For some it seemed to go on forever. I am so thankful, I never went through any of it. Menopause, for me, lasted 3 years with just a progressive decrease in menstruation each year and then it stopped. I was 56 years old when I was finished. I chalk it up to genetics, better diet than most, and higher levels of Testosterone than most women.</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/09/16/menopause-and-oral-health-risks.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#13918219/16/2024 2:47:18 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1391821Shasha<p>Dairy made me crack a tooth. Dairy has estrogen which also hurt my bones. Ozone water made my teeth rubbery squeaky. Ozone water and treatments was great help. Progesterone may help bone Osteoblasts make bone. Progesterone may help teeth/nails etc..</p>