I am a dentist's daughter and worked as a dental nurse with my father during my teens. I saw some pretty horrid stuff at the surgery but also a great deal of the positive side of dentistry which actually made me want to became a dentist. Unfortunately my father discouraged this as he felt it wasn't a profession for a women!!!!
He died over 30 years ago and I've had a variety of dentists since then - some good and some
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I am very caries prone so I have a mouth full of fillings. I have always been scrupulous with my dental hygiene so I guess I've been unlucky. I know that the menopause can effect the gums - causing inflammation which will impact on the teeth, loosening them and can be a reason for tooth loss.
I am surprised your dentist is not giving you advice about how to reduce the gum inflammation - flossing and regular brushing(in the right way) can improve circulation and therefore the health of the gums. Whatever you do don't stop brushing your teeth because they are sensitive. I assume you are using toothpaste for sensitive teeth? As we get older our gums tend to recede and this exposes areas that would normally be below the gum line so there isn't the enamel to protect and reduce sensitivity. After brushing your teeth try applying a little of this toothpaste for sensitive teeth over the sensitive areas for extra relief. Swilling saline solution around your mouth is also a good idea. Dg x