A few oral changes that may be observed in climacteric women include:

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Thinning of the oral epithelial lining and decreased keratinization; oral discomfort, such as burning sensations of the tongue (glossodynia); altered taste perception (salty, peppery, sour); xerostomia; and alveolar bone loss associated with osteoporosis are some of the oral changes observed in climacteric women. Hypersalivation occurs less during menopause than hyposalivation, which may develop into xerostomia. Alveolar bone growth is less likely to occur during menopause compared with alveolar bone loss. Increased taste perception and hypersalivation are less likely to occur during menopause compared with altered taste perception and hyposalivation.

A Few Oral Changes That May Be Observed in Climacteric