A study in the Journal of Periodontology found that if a blood test detected certain “red flags,” the person also had serious symptoms of periodontal diseases.

Gingival inflammation was lower during menstruation.

Risk indicators – age, male gender, smoking, lack of professional maintenance, inadequate oral hygiene, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and anterior tooth type.

Postmenopausal women may significantly reduce tooth loss by controlling their periodontal disease.