Postmenopausal Women At High Risk For Broken Bones May Also Face Increased Risk For Gum Disease.

research published in Menopause suggests that “postmenopausal women who are at high risk for broken bones may also be at increased risk for gum disease.” Participants’ “gums were examined and their fracture risk was assessed on a Fracture Assessment Risk Tool (FRAX), which takes into account factors such as weight, height, previous fractures, arthritis, smoking and diabetes.” The researchers pointed out that some of these factors have also been linked to gum disease. The investigators also found that “women with high fracture risk scores...showed the strongest signs of gum disease,” which “suggests that fracture risk could be a reliable indicator of gum disease.” http://consumer.healthday.com/bone-and-joint-information-4/bone-joint-and-tendon-news-72/post-menopausal-women-may-be-at-risk-of-gum-disease-696571.html