How does menopause affect gingivitis?

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  1. Dr. De Vizio
     
    Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:
    Hormonal changes in menopause can affect a woman's gums in several ways. For instance, some postmenopausal women will develop a condition where outer layers of the gums separate from the underlying tissue, exposing nerve endings. The outer layers of the gums can become so thin they can be wiped or blown away.
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