Delta Dental in the news: Menopause mouth awareness

Flow Space: 3 Surprising New Ways Science Says Menopause Affects the Body

Dr. Daniel Croley, chief dental officer at Delta Dental of California, previously told Flow Space that women should inform their dentists about whether they’re in perimenopause or menopause so they can adjust their care accordingly.

“I need to know that to make sure I’m helping you manage your mouth as effectively as your gynecologist is helping you manage your hormones as you go through this phase of life,” he told us. “All of it helps bridge and build that connection between what’s going on in your body and what’s going on in your mouth.”

Read the full Flow Space article here.
 

New York Post: The surprising ways menopause can affect your mouth — and what you can do about it

Menopause might be best known for hot flashes and night sweats — but did you know it could be taking a bite out of your smile, too?

A survey of more than 1,000 women by Delta Dental found that seven in 10 women 50 and older have dealt with at least one oral health problem since starting the transition.

And yet, a staggering 84% had no idea that their symptoms and the discomfort that comes with them could be tied to the so-called change of life. 

Read the full New York Post article here