June2020

• Use sugarless candy or chewing gum containing xylitol to stimulate saliva production, especially if you have symptoms of dry mouth.
• Make an appointment with a dentist if you have symptoms of chronic dry mouth.
• Brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste.
• Use an electric or battery-operated toothbrush, especially if you have problems
  with manual dexterity.
• Floss your teeth every day. Using floss holders may be helpful for people with stiff hands.
• Ask your dentist about prescription-strength fluoride mouth rinses and fluoride varnishes if you have a history of tooth decay.
• Ask your dentist about using a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine if you have gum disease or are at risk for gum disease.
• All older adults should have a dental cleaning performed by a dental hygienist and an oral health assessment by their dentist at least twice a year.

Remember that good dental hygiene is an important part of healthy aging. There is no substitute for brushing your teeth after each meal and flossing every day.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

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The most important thing you can do to prevent tooth infections is to maintain good oral hygiene.

Your dentist will ask you about any oral discomfort or tooth pain during your regular medical visits. They will also ask you about dry mouth symptoms. Reduced saliva and dry mouth increase your risk for tooth decay. If you have dry mouth, check with your medical provider to see if any of the medications you are taking may be making your
dry mouth worse.

Here’s a checklist of practices to avoid in the interest of maintaining good oral health.

• Don’t smoke or chew tobacco.
• If possible, try to use medications that don’t reduce the production of saliva.
• Don’t eat foods high in sugar, especially sticky high-sugar foods or candies.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com

Older adults are at an especially high risk for mouth and tooth infections and the complications that can come with these problems. Losing teeth, which is mainly caused by infection, not only leads to changes in appearance but may also make it harder to chew certain foods. That can make it harder to receive the nourishment needed to thrive.

Poor oral health is more common with increasing age and there is a  connection between increasing age and the incidence of tooth decay. In fact, dental cavities occur in older adults nearly twice as often as they do in younger adults.

The prevalence of gum disease also increases as we age. As many as 64 percent of older adults in the United States have moderate or severe gum disease, compared with less than 38 percent for younger people. Both cavities and gum disease contribute to tooth loss.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com

Swallow Swiftly
Don’t let stain-causing foods and drinks linger in your mouth. Chew your food well, of
course, but then swallow them.

Lessen Stains: Cut Back
You may not want to cut all teeth-staining food and drinks out of your diet. Many of
them—blueberries, blackberries, and tomato sauce, for example—are rich in antioxidants.
So keep eating them, but ease up a bit or opt for other sources, like cauliflower, apples,
grapefruit, and melon.

Use a Straw
Sip stain-causing drinks like sodas, juices, and iced tea through a straw. This will help
keep the liquid away from your teeth.

Rinse—Then Brush—After Eating
Swish your mouth with water right after you eat or drink something that can stain. Wait 30
minutes to an hour before you brush after eating something with acid—any sooner and you
could hurt the enamel on your teeth. If you can’t get to your toothbrush, chew a piece of
sugarless gum as soon as you’ve eaten.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com