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Kat Storr

It's not just hot flushes: Dentists reveal the little-known link between menopause and tooth pain

Woman holding jaw, representing menopause and tooth pain.

Hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia might be some of the more obvious menopause symptoms, but hormonal changes can cause issues to specific areas of the body - including ones you might not expect like the teeth, gums, mouth and tongue. 

In fact, in a study looking at menopause symptoms by Delta Dental, it was found that 84% of women approaching menopause didn't know how the hormonal change would affect their oral health. Yet, it's one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause.

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