Dry mouth Could signal MENOPAUSE

“Many women may not be aware their oral health can be affected during menopause,” says Faizan Zaheer, periodontist and implant dentist. “Falling oestrogen levels cause the body to reduce saliva production, leading to a dry mouth.

“When your mouth is dry, bacteria can grow and levels can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.

“Menopause can also lead to a weakness in the jawbone as well as, in rare cases, burning mouth syndrome where you feel pain or a burning sensation on the tongue, gums, lips, inside of the cheeks or at the back of the mouth and throat.”