
03/09/2025
Teeth + Menopause = Who Knew?! (well I did but still didnât think it could affect me âŚ).
Ok, big shocker a couple of weeks ago. I went to the dentist feeling pretty smug - nearly 50, never had a filling, always brushed well twice a day (ok havenât been a flosser) ⌠and then got told Iâve got periodontal inflammation. đł
Honestly, I was horrified. Iâve always taken my dental health seriously. But then he (kind of) explained it: hormones. Yep, peri-menopause strikes again. Our gums are affected too.
And hereâs the thing I should have joined the dots on (bit of a facepalm moment): your mouth is the entry point to your gut. If thereâs inflammation in your gums, thereâs inflammation in your body.
A paper published last month in the European Heart Journal describes how treating gum disease can improve endothelial function, which is tied to heart health. (Link in comments).
So, Iâve gone back to basics:
⨠Proper electric toothbrush (Iâd got lazy with this).
⨠Biomimetic hydroxyapatite toothpaste to really support my enamel. Fluoride free.
⨠Itâs also postbiotic containing to support my mouthâs natural microbiome. (not a paid for ad btw! I genuinely love what they are doing in this space).
⨠And yes⌠flossing. Every day. Bleeding gums anywhere is a red flag.
This was such a wake-up call for me. Even when you âknow better,â life gets in the way. But menopause reminds us we canât ignore the details.
Iâll keep you posted on how I get on - but tell me, have you noticed gum or dental changes in perimenopause/menopause? Would love to know if this has happened to you too.