Description What Oral Health Problems Could Arise as an Older Adult? Dry mouth: Certain
medications to treat chronic conditions like heart
disease and other illnesses, and radiation treatment in
the head and neck areas for cancer, may reduce saliva
flow making one’s mouth susceptible to dental caries. Root decay: Root decay or
root caries are common with seniors largely because the
older you get, the more likely you are to have receding
gums and exposed roots. Gum disease: Also known
gingivitis. Gingivitis is a common form of gum
disease that causes gums to become swollen. If
gingivitis is ignored and left untreated, it can lead to
periodontal disease which is a severe gum disease that
can destroy the bone that supports your teeth, causing
teeth to fall out and making it difficult to speak and
chew. Tooth loss: Tooth enamel
tends to deteriorate with aging, making the teeth
vulnerable to damage and decay, causing teeth to loosen
and fall out. Older adults/Seniors can keep your
mouth healthy by:
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