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Dental care for the elderly

Dental care is vital to maintain natural teeth and enhance the quality of life for elderly people. Many people think that conditions such as toothaches, tooth loss, gum disease and dry mouth happen naturally as you grow old. The truth is, many different things can cause dental problems and good dental care can help avoid many issues. Factors such as periodontal disease, side effects of medications, poor diet can affect oral health of elderly people.

Articles About Dental Care For Elderly
  • Dry Mouth in the Elderly Can Be Overlooked by Caregivers
    Dry mouth: It's that parched, gritty, sticky feeling that comes when a person is not producing enough saliva. Dry mouth is often caused by medications, but may be a sign of a serious disease.
  • 5 Medical Conditions that Affect Dentures
    Dentures, gums and overall oral hygiene are all common medical concerns that can affect the health of elderly people.
  • A Dentist on Dentures
    An overview of dentures and false teeth in elderly people including how to fix denture pain, and how to care for dentures.
  • 11 Remedies for Dry Mouth
    Common dry mouth remedies include customized treatment plans from dentists, saliva substitutes, oral moisturizers. Find out the best way to treat dry mouth (xerostomia).
  • Top 10 Questions About Elder Abuse
    What is elder abuse and what do I do about it? Abuse of the elderly is common and may bring up important questions. Here are some facts about abuse of the elderly.
  • Do All Elders Need Geriatric Care?
    Geriatricians frequently provide the primary care for older adults who have complicated medical and social problems. Whether your parent should see a geriatrician is based more on their individual healthcare needs.
  • 5 Ways to Control Diabetes
    These five principles will help caregivers manage their loved one's diabetes.
 

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