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Default does menopause contribute to tooth loss? - 12-21-2008, 02:35 AM

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Default 12-25-2008, 02:35 AM

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Postmenopausal women may significantly reduce tooth loss by controlling their periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.

Researchers from the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine did a follow-up evaluation on 106 postmenopausal women and found that during an average of 11.7 years follow-up, 57.5 percent of the participants lost at least one tooth.

"We found that alveolar bone loss (the bone that holds the tooth in the mouth) is the strongest independent predictor of tooth loss in the postmenopausal population," explained Mine Tezal, DDS and study author. "Each millimeter of alveolar bone loss increased the risk of tooth loss 3 times, and the risk of tooth loss increased 2.5 times for each millimeter of clinical attachment loss, or soft tissue attachment between the tooth and alveolar bone." (This is also known as loss of gums and bone.)

The health of teeth depends upon the integrity of the alveolar bone holding them in the mouth. Periodontal disease is the major cause of alveolar bone loss and tooth loss in patients over 35.
   
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Default 12-26-2008, 02:35 AM

Menopause can cause a great strain on your vitamins in your body. If you do not have enough vitamin intake, menopause may take needed vitamins from other sources - like bones or even teeth. My mother had her front tooth split in half during menopause and her doctor attributed this to a loss of calcium from menopause. You should take extra vitamins and talk to your doctor.
   
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Default 12-30-2008, 02:35 AM

could be.. but (& its just my personal PoV) I take most "research" with a pinch of salt... and would not subscribe to the notion that hormonal changes or fluids loss during menopause would be SOpooastic in a 'normal' person.

A healthy lifestlye, healthy diet and being aware of what / how ones body reacts a good thing though
   
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