At menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop. As there are fewer of these hormones, the anti-inflammatory effect of estrogens on the gums decreases and osteoporosis appears. One third of women over 65 years of age suffer from it.
These women may observe atrophic gingivitis and postmenopausal gingivostomatitis with shiny, dry gums and easy bleeding. They may also have mouth discomfort with dryness, bad taste and burning sensation.
Some women with osteoporosis take bisphosphonates. These drugs increase the risk of developing a disease known as “osteonecrosis of the jaws”. It is important to notify your dentist or periodontist prior to any treatment.
As we always say, the most important thing is to keep plaque levels low, through good hygiene and regular check-ups with your periodontist. In the case of taking bisphosphonates, the specialist should be informed so that he/she can take the appropriate measures.
http://goo.gl/tBG2gh
Orthodontics has long ceased to be seen as a treatment exclusively for children and adolescents. This has been thanks to the latest advances in orthodontics, invisible orthodontics and the many benefits of adult orthodontics. We talk about all these benefits below. If you are thinking of starting this treatment and you have doubts about which […]
Among the different types of dental prostheses that exist, today we focus on the prosthesis on teeth, and its differences with the dental implant. We tell you how a fixed dental prosthesis on teeth differs from a prosthesis with dental implant, the best types of dental treatments to replace lost teeth and regain lost functionality […]
In order to be able to answer the question of how long dental prostheses last, the first thing to do is to assess the type of dental prosthesis we are talking about, the materials used to make them, their care and also the patient’s oral health. The following is a general estimate of the average […]
All rights reserved © 2023. website developed by CMA Comunicación. Legal notices and Terms and conditions of sale, privacy policy and Cookies.
