Menopause occurs for most women when they are in their late 40s or 50s. It is characterized by a decline in reproductive hormones. If you go a whole year without menstruating or start having hot flashes, these may be signs that you are going through menopause. This is a natural part of getting older, but do hormonal changes affect your ability to undergo dental procedures? If you have missing teeth, will you be able to have dental implants placed? Continue reading to learn if going through menopause disqualifies you from getting dental implants.
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