Good oral hygiene is especially important at our stage of life and, of course, beyond.  So brushing and flossing daily, and having regular dental checkups, are highly recommended. In fact it’s time to take extra care.

As we age and our estrogen levels decline at menopause, some of us (and our dentists) start to notice these changes

• Tooth loss
• Gum recession
• Higher risk of gum tissue injury
• Hot and cold tooth sensitivity
• Root sensitivity
• Decreased bone density in the jawbone

The last one is my problem. Decreased bone density. When will these side effects of getting older stop? It’s hard to age gracefully when bits and pieces slow down, run down and fall off.