Female friends enter menopause, saliva secretion decreases, beware of increased tooth decay rate! Recently, a 50-year-old mother in New Taipei City sought treatment from a dentist. She reluctantly said that her mouth has been dry, bitter and smelly recently, and even her own children don't talk to her very much, which makes her feel very depressed. Diagnosed by the dentist, it was found that the mother who had entered the early menopause had reduced saliva secretion and poor antibacterial conditions in her mouth due to hormonal changes in her body, which led to bad breath. Doctors specially remind menopausal women not to ignore the symptoms of oral discomfort, not to mention the impact of reduced saliva on oral health, because oral health is closely related to overall health and quality of life, which should not be underestimated.
With the increase of women's age, the "quality" and "quantity" of saliva are declining, which lays the risk of illness.
? According to the study in the Journal of Dentistry, the saliva secretion rate of 60-year-old men is lower than that of women, and the symptoms of oral discomfort are more obvious in women. Dr. Huang Yaohui, chairman of Taiwan Province Oral Care Association, who has been committed to promoting oral health for a long time, explained that there are also related research reports showing that the ratio of male to female suffering from oral burning syndrome is 1:3. It can be seen that the "quality" and "quantity" of female saliva will decrease with the increase of age, so menopausal women should strengthen oral care, pay attention to oral discomfort symptoms, and find them early to avoid oral diseases endangering their overall health.
Symptoms of oral discomfort caused by hormone changes also include dry mouth, uncomfortable eating dry food, burning sensation in oral mucosa, decreased taste sensitivity, and increased bitterness or metallic taste in the mouth. Dr Huang Yaohui warned that decreased saliva can easily lead to tooth decay. Even after filling a tooth, it is easy to fall off due to dry mouth or decay from the side of the filling tooth, which is called "secondary tooth decay". The mouth is not moist enough, which will also cause the oral mucosa to be fragile. Not only is eating easy to wear, but it may also damage nerves and blood vessels under the mucosa, causing more diseases.
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▲ Dentist Huang Yaohui instructs female friends how to brush their teeth correctly.
Neutralize the acid and alkali in saliva, repair and protect the mouth, and reduce the rate of tooth decay.
Dr Huang Yaohui pointed out that according to 20 19? The study of female saliva secretion in European Medical Journal pointed out that the average age of 56 years old is not only slower than that of 45 years old, but also the pH value of saliva is lower, which is easy to increase the incidence of oral diseases such as tooth decay.
Saliva plays an important role in oral health, because it has protective functions such as cleaning and antibacterial, neutralizing oral acid and alkali, and repairing oral tissues. The saliva secreted by chewing is rich in minerals, which can increase tooth remineralization and reduce the incidence of tooth decay. Recently, empirical medical literature published by King's College London also confirmed that chewing sugar-free gum can reduce the incidence of tooth decay by 28%, but people in China often ignore the importance of saliva quantity and quality.
Saliva detection DIY chewing press * * * produces saliva.
Dr. Huang Yaohui shared a simple "spoon test" that can be used to evaluate the amount of saliva in the mouth and the wetness of the mouth. Slide the smooth back of the metal spoon over your tongue. If you feel Kaka's or stick to your tongue, it means that there is too little saliva secretion in your mouth. If there is such a sign, it is suggested to find a dentist for professional evaluation, and at the same time, from some small actions in life, including chewing sugar-free gum to increase the chances of chewing and saliva secretion, saliva secretion should be carried out from the three major salivary glands of the face, namely submandibular gland, submandibular gland and sublingual gland.
Pregnant mothers are prone to calcium loss, and acidic saliva should also pay attention to dental health.
Not only menopausal mothers should pay attention to oral discomfort, in fact, most mothers who have given birth to children have experienced redness and inflammation of gums during pregnancy, and "giving birth to a child and losing a tooth" is often used to emphasize the importance of dental care during pregnancy.
Dr. Huang Yaohui explained that a research paper on the biochemical characteristics of saliva of pregnant women and non-pregnant women with the same age and similar education level shows that the calcium content in pregnant women is obviously lower, and the saliva produced by non-* * is more acidic, while the saliva produced by * * * in pregnant women's mouth is more neutral, which means that the static oral environment during delivery is more conducive to the formation of tooth decay, so expectant mothers can have regular oral examinations, and * *.
Four rules of loving your teeth every day. Mother loves herself and embraces a confident life.
Dr Huang Yaohui encourages women and mothers not to forget to take care of their oral health, whether they are busy with housework or work. The simplest way is to practice the four-word formula of "check, brush, wear and chew" for loving teeth: first, conduct regular oral "examination"; 2. Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste in the morning and evening; Third, use dental "thread" (stick) every day; 4. Eating and drinking sugar-free chewing gum or using fluoride mouthwash can help prevent tooth decay. Secreting saliva through salivary glands and chewing sugar-free chewing gum can also maintain oral health, lay a good foundation for overall health, and greet your new life as a woman with a confident and healthy physiological state!
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