TY - JOUR T1 - How menopause affects oral health, and what we can do about it JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 467 LP - 475 DO - 10.3949/ccjm.76a.08095 VL - 76 IS - 8 AU - Maria Clarinda A. Buencamino AU - Leena Palomo AU - Holly L. Thacker Y1 - 2009/08/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/76/8/467.abstract N2 - After menopause, women become more susceptible to periodontal disease. We believe the problem is due in large part to estrogen deficiency with resulting bone loss and inflammatory processes. Osteoporosis and periodontal disease are best diagnosed early so that treatment can be started sooner and fractures and tooth loss can be prevented. ER -