Why teeth become weak after 40, hormones spoil women’s dental health, know ways to avoid it

Dental problems start from puberty period

Hormones bring many changes in the body of women at every age. These hormonal changes occur in every part of a woman’s body, even inside the mouth. As far as hormonal changes (dental health) are concerned, these changes start in girls from the puberty period. At this time, hormonal imbalance begins in girls. Hormonal imbalance also affects the mouth.

During puberty period, many girls start having problems like swelling or bleeding in the gums. Many girls have such dental problems before the start of periods i.e. during PMS. As the hormones of girls become stable, the dental problems occurring during their periods also get cured. This problem is not cured in very few girls. In such a situation they need proper dental treatment.

Do not let your teeth become weak during pregnancy

After the puberty period, women start having dental problems during pregnancy. Many women start having swelling and lumps in their gums. No treatment can be given to women in the first three months of pregnancy. A woman’s dental problems can be treated properly in the second trimester.

If there is too much plaque accumulated in a woman’s teeth, it can be corrected in the second trimester. To avoid dental problems during pregnancy, women should pay great attention to cleaning their teeth.

Do not be careless after delivery

Many women take full care of themselves during pregnancy, but after the birth of the child, they become careless about their health. In such a situation, their teeth become weak due to lack of calcium. After delivery, such women start having dental problems. Along with this, women who do not take care of their teeth during pregnancy later develop cavities in their teeth. If treatment is not done at the right time, the risk of tooth damage increases.

Pay attention to dental health before menopause

After pregnancy, during perimenopause i.e. before menopause, changes in hormones start affecting the dental health of women. During menopause, saliva production in the mouth of women starts decreasing. Women start suffering from the problem of ‘burning mouth syndrome’. At this time, women feel dryness in the mouth. Along with this, problem of pain and swelling in gums also starts. At this time, decay occurs in the teeth due to which the teeth become weak.

Bone density decreases due to calcium deficiency. This increases the risk of osteoporosis of the jaw. There is pain in the jaw, difficulty in opening the mouth and chewing. The bones around the teeth start becoming weak, due to which there is a possibility of the teeth moving and breaking.

How to take care of oral health?

To avoid dental problems, it is very important to pay attention to cleaning teeth. Do not allow plaque or tartar to accumulate on your teeth. Don’t ignore cavities. As the cavity increases, it becomes necessary to do a root canal.

Hormonal changes in women further increase dental problems. Take care of cleaning and strengthening your teeth during pregnancy, delivery and menopause. Get regular checkups done, so that teeth can be protected from damage. If saliva is being produced less then drink plenty of water to avoid the problem of dry mouth.

How to prevent dental problems?

Pay special attention to cleaning teeth and gums. Go to the dentist every year or every six months and get your teeth cleaned. Brush twice a day, use mouth wash, avoid eating things that cause tooth decay.

If sensitivity in teeth is increasing then do not drink tea, coffee, soda etc. Eat things that have high calcium content. Include green vegetables, fruits, dairy products, whole grains in your daily diet. Reduce sugar intake greatly. Due to this, there is a higher possibility of tooth decay. If there is a deficiency of vitamins in the body during menopause, then you can take vitamin supplements on the advice of the doctor. Calcium supplement is beneficial for bone health.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.