Dental Care Changes with Menopause - What You Need to Know - Sarah Chavarria CEO Delta Dental

https://gotohealthmedia.com/dental-care-changes-with-menopause-what-you-need-to-know-sarah-chavarria-ceo-delta-dental/Did you know over one third of women say their oral health has declined as they have grown older, starting at the age of 40?As women age and begin menopause, oral health and hygiene become increasingly important. A change in hormone levels during menopause can cause gums to become swollen, irritated and more susceptible to bleeding. Teeth are also more prone to plaque, leading to a higher risk for tooth decay, gingivitis, and advanced gum disease.So today, we’re going to discuss How to Talk with your Dentist about the Impact of Menopause, and Aging, on your Teeth and Gums.Our guest is someone who should know all about this. Please welcome Sarah Chavarria. She is Chief Executive Officer and President for Delta Dental Insurance Company, the leading dental insurance provider serving more than 31 million members. Sarah provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the organization, partnering with the Delta Dental Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to deliver on the enterprise’s purpose to improve health by providing access to quality care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If you're enjoying the Show, it would mean the world to us if you took a second to leave a five star review on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening to us. It helps more people find the show and lets us know we're on the right track. We thank you in advance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices