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Gum Problems

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Its not one of the listed symptoms but I just wondered if anyone here had suffered terribly with gum disease worsening with hormonal/peri-menopause ? My gums in a real old mess so much so I have lost teeth and set to loose many more. It just seems so aggressive and ties in with the onset of my more severe peri-menopause symptoms. I have Peridontal Disease (severe gum disease)  thank you

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  • karen64548
    karen64548 ladywear

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    I also feel poorly after my perio treatments. I feel disoriented and "fuzzy headed". This is why I looked this up to see if anyone else experienced the same thing.
  • holly78711
    holly78711 ladywear

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    Hi ladies I to had a very healthy mouth till about a year ago then out of nowhere my gums just started bleeding all the time and my teeth would just ache... I to have a nasty taste went to dentist and Gastrologist neither can explain what's happening and both refuse to believe it's hormonal..I told them both they need to do some research... I'm going to be 48 in two months I know it's peri ,I'm so sick of today's doctors not knowing anything about this subject here's an idea stop and listen to woman and then before they just discard us as nut cases  please read some material,sorry I'm frustrated ..
    • suzette72426
      suzette72426 holly78711

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      Hi holly78711,

      My sister also had the same problem. She too had an aching tooth and bleeding gum. She refused to have food when it was severe. We consulted a doctor in Centenary Dental in Scarborough. Doctor told us that improper dental hygiene had led to the problem. Bacteria accumulates in your gums which results in swollen and bleeding gums. She had a condition called GIngivitis which has worsened the problem. It is better and safe that you consult a doctor immediately because In some cases, it may lead to tooth loss also.

       

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