subject: Seniors Require More Frequent Dental Visits For Proper Maintenance Of Oral Health [print this page] As you get older, your dental needs become increasingly specialized, making regular dental visits even more essential than ever before. To keep your teeth strong and healthy for a lifetime, it is important to continue good brushing and flossing habits. Age in and of itself is not a dominant or sole factor in determining oral health. However, certain medical conditions can make brushing or flossing teeth difficult to impossible to perform. With help from your dentist in Roswell, you can protect your teeth well into retirement.
Various Oral Health Complications
During your senior years, even if you brush and floss your teeth regularly you may face certain issues when it comes to your oral health. In older adults, cavities and decay on the root surfaces of the teeth appear to be more common. This means it is even more important for you to brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily and visit your dentist in Roswell regularly.
Sensitivity can also be an increasing problem as you age because your gums naturally recede over time, exposing areas of the tooth that are not protected by enamel. These areas are particularly prone to pain caused by cold or hot foods or beverages. In more severe cases, cold air, as well as sensitivity to sour and sweet drinks and foods can occur. If you experience tooth sensitivity, try anti-sensitivity toothpaste, but if the problem persists, see your dentist as it may be an indication of a more serious condition, such as a cavity or a cracked or fractured tooth.
Additionally, gum disease is a potentially serious condition that can affect people of all ages, especially over 40. A number of factors can increase the severity of gum disease, including:
*Bad diet
*Poor oral hygiene
*Systemic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer
*Environmental factors such as stress and smoking
*Certain medications that influence gum condition.
Since the earliest stages of gum disease are reversible, it is important to have it diagnosed early on, which can be accomplished through regular dental checkups.
Caring for Your Teeth
Proper oral care can keep you smiling well into retirement. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush. Flossing can help save your teeth by removing plaque between your teeth and below the gum line that your toothbrush can't reach. Many people don't realize how important it is to take care of your gums.
Gingivitis is caused by bacteria that is found in plaque that attack the gums with symptoms including red, swollen gums and possible bleeding when you brush. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to visit your dentist in Roswell immediately because gingivitis can lead to periodontal (gum) disease if the problems persist. Severe gum disease affects approximately 25 percent of 65 to 74 year olds.
Additionally, if you suffer from arthritis, you may find it difficult to brush and floss for proper oral health care and prevention of diseases. When regular oral care is too difficult, your dentist can provide alternatives to aid in flossing and prescribe medication to keep the infection from getting worse. Certain dental products are designed to make dental care less painful for arthritis sufferers.
Contact your dentist in Roswell today for more information on how to properly care for your teeth as you age. Maintaining a healthy mouth may keep your body healthier and help you avoid diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
by:Gen Wright
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