DENTAL HEALTH
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. One common misconception is that losing your teeth is inevitable. This is not true. If cared for properly, your teeth can last a lifetime. Your mouth changes as you age. Given all the chewing, crunching, biting, and gnashing they do, our teeth are surprisingly resilient. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll.
The nerves in your teeth can become smaller, making your teeth less sensitive to cavities or other problems. If you don't get regular dental exams, this in turn can lead to these problems not being diagnosed until it is too late.
If you want to feel good, stay healthy, and look great throughout life, you might be surprised what a difference a healthy mouth makes.
Here's what happens to teeth as we age -- and what you can do to keep your teeth strong and sparkling for a lifetime.
Acid Erosion
MECHANICAL WEAR &TEAR
Discoloration
By far the biggest threat to teeth is sugary and starchy food. These carbohydrates ferment, causing the bacteria in the mouth to produce acids
Another problem that causes wear and tear is the habit of grinding or clenching teeth. Called bruxism, it is frequently caused by stress or anxiety.
Discoloration is a normal part of aging like getting grey hair. There are some things you can do to retard discoloration of teeth.
Receding Gum Line
Dry mouth syndrome
KNOW YOUR TEETH
By far the biggest threat to healthy teeth is gum disease. The risk of gum problems increases with age, especially as pockets form at the gum line where bacteria can grow
Called xerostomia, dry mouth can drastically increase the risk of decay and gum problems. A healthy flow of saliva helps clean teeth and neutralize acids that otherwise eat away at the tooth enamel.
Sometimes there is no other option but to remove a bad tooth. It is advisable to replace an extracted tooth via a bridge, implant or denture as soon as possible. This is also applicable to baby teeth being taken out before their eruption time.
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