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.
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Q: There seem to be different ways to whiten teeth. Which do you recommend?
Professionally, there are four main ways to deal with dental caries. These treatments, carried out by a dental professional, can help treat damage incurred from dental caries.
. Cleaning your toothbrush is easy: Rinse it with tap water to remove any remaining toothpaste and debris. Store it upright and allow it to air dry. If you store your toothbrush with other toothbrushes, make sure they are separated to prevent cross-contamination. And do not routinely cover toothbrushes or store them in closed containers. A moist environment such as a closed container is more conducive to the growth of unwanted bacteria than the open air.
We know and love our toothbrushes as the tools that kick plaque to the curb, help keep cavities at bay (with the help of fluoride toothpaste, of course) and freshen our breath. But what else can we learn about them? Read on for some toothbrush facts.
Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind the remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty.