The Hidden Connection Between Hormones and Oral Health
Hormones influence nearly every system in your body, yet many people never realise how strongly they affect the mouth. Your gums, saliva, oral nerves, and soft tissues respond to even slight hormonal shifts. This is why you might notice sensitive gums, mouth dryness, taste changes, or burning sensations during menopause, pregnancy, thyroid fluctuations, or other hormonal changes. As a clinician with experience in oral medicine and women’s health, along with years spent creating medical content for public audiences, I understand how confusing unexplained mouth symptoms can feel. You might wonder whether the discomfort signals an infection, nutrient deficiency, stress, or something far more serious. In many cases, hormonal imbalance plays a central role. This article explains how hormones interact with your oral tissues, why changes such as menopause make symptoms like Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) more common, and which natural support options may help. I will also include phrases you ca...