Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, dental floss daily, periodic dental checkups for dental checkups and cleanings. It is essential to maintain oral health for the elderly.

Of course, if you keep your teeth well, good oral hygiene, you will keep your teeth longer. However, for older people, even if you brush and floss with a thorough floss, you may notice that your mouth becomes drier and your gums shrink.

Your well-groomed teeth can get yellowish, brittle and breakable. Many older people can keep their teeth for the rest of their lives. However, because saliva becomes less difficult to wash away bacteria, teeth and gums become prone to worms and infections. If you do not keep your teeth, replace your dentures so you can eat well.

Many people suffer from dry mouth (xerostomia), which can lead to tooth decay, infection ... Dry mouth can also make you hard to talk, difficult to swallow, difficult to eat ... Oral cancer can also occur in the elderly , So check periodically at your dentist for early detection.

Tooth decay, root latex is very common in older people. Sensitivity also makes matters worse. With age, the gums shrink to reveal the root of teeth without enamel protection. These areas can be very sensitive, painful when you eat or drink too hot or too cold food, or too sour or too sweet.

If you have this condition often, you can look for "anti-sensitive toothpaste" or ask your dentist. If that does not work out, you should go to the dentist because this condition can be a sign of a more serious problem - a deep hole or a crack in the teeth.

Common diseases in old age such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer ... also have an impact on the teeth. So you need to let the dentists know the diseases you are having so they can guide you more accurately.

Older adults often need dentures. In this case, you need to take special care of them. Should follow the instructions of the physician. Persons wearing permanent dentures should be inspected annually.

Gingivitis can usually occur at any age, but is especially serious in people over age 40. There are a number of causes that can make the disease worse, such as poor nutrition, Sugar, heart and cancer. Factors such as smoking, stress, some medicines, etc. can also affect the condition of the gums. Gingivitis lesions can be treated, so care should be taken early. It is best to keep your dental hygiene thorough.

Note: the efficacy of the treatment can vary depending on each patient’s condition.

For more information please contact:

I-DENT DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER

Dental Clinic - Ho Chi Minh City The Army Navy Swimming Pool

Building 19V Nguyen Huu Canh Str, Ward 19, Binh Thanh District, HCMC

Dental Clinic - Ho Chi Minh City An Dong 

Building 193A-195 Hung Vuong Str, Ward 9, District 5, HCMC

Phone: (+84) 28 38 33 68 18

Hotline: (+84) 94 18 18 618

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Email: identdentalimplantcenter@gmail.com

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