Posts Tagged ‘postmenopausal women’

New study suggests that women with gum disease are 15% more likely to die early

New study suggests that women with gum disease are 15% more likely to die early

A new study has suggested that post-menopausal women who suffer from gum disease are 15 percent more likely to die early than women with good oral health. Researchers from New York’s University of Buffalo found that women who suffered from gum disease were more likely to die prematurely than those with healthy gums. They also […]


Women urged to visit their dentist more regularly after the menopause

Women urged to visit their dentist more regularly after the menopause

A team of researchers have urged postmenopausal women to visit their dentist more frequently. According to the findings of a study carried out by researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic, attending a routine check-up every six months is not enough for postmenopausal women. The study was […]