You might associate menopause primarily with symptoms like hot flushes. But that’s just one of dozens of symptoms, which include burning mouth syndrome and gum disease.

That’s not to mention pregnancy gingivitis, periodontal disease, which has been linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, or even delayed tooth eruption and other dental changes among people with hyperthyroidism.

So it’s a good thing Dr Mohammad Ali, a dentist and co-founder of Emerdency, has shared the signs experts can spot in seconds which may reveal changes to your hormone levels.

These are:

1) Gum inflammation that seems to come from nowhere

This may be a sign of pregnancy, Dr Ali said. “Gums look swollen, red and bleed very easily even when brushing and cleaning are good, which can suggest that hormones are making the tissues more reactive to plaque.”

This may happen, the expert explained, because “Progesterone and oestrogen increase blood flow levels to the gum tissues and make them more reactive to plaque.”

Additionally, “Thyroid disorders can also interfere with tissue healing, so gums can become inflamed more quickly and take longer to recover.”

2) A dry mouth (

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