Attention Post Menopausal women- Increase your dental checkups!

There is a new message circulating for Post Menopausal ladies- Researchers at the Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic found that two dental checkups a year aren't enough. Participants were between the ages of 51-80, who were on and off bone-strengthening biphosphonate therapies for the treatment of osteoporosis. Women received CT scans of their jaws and a complete periodontal check for bleeding, dental plaque, and loss of bone attachment, and bone density. Both groups of women had followed the recommended twice a year checkup, brushing and flossing religiously. The results were similar in both groups of women. Both groups had increased dental plaque, which could deplete bone strength in post menopausal women, and reverse any benefits gained in bone mass. Menopausal women affected by osteoporosis are also at risk for periodontal disease, and may need to visit the dentist as many as four times per year to control plaque buildup with deep periodontal cleanings. To read more about this study and other similar articles, please visit http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/218911.php, and find out if you should be increasing your dental checkups.