Chewing difficulties, wobbly teeth and even tooth loss - a leading dentist has revealed the dental pitfalls menopausal women face when going through the change and how to avoid such issues. Dr Zayba Sheikh from dental practise Rüh Dental, says females need to be extra vigilant with their oral care if they suspect they are approaching or in the menopause.
By being aware of matters that can arise during this time of life, and keeping on top of good oral health care, women can swerve the potential problems in the first place. In the past 12 months, staff at the Manchester clinic have seen a steady uptake in women of menopausal age registering for their expert care.
This pivotal point, when a woman’s periods stop permanently and she is no longer able to bear children, usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 but varies from woman to woman. “During the past year, we have noticed an upturn in female patients around menopausal age coming to us,” revealed Dr Sheikh.
