Regular inspection, early detection and early treatment
Missing teeth not only affects the elderly chewing function, but also to the adjacent remaining teeth loss of normal relationship, causing food impaction, also contributed to the etiology of periodontal disease. After middle age, began to shrink as periodontal, tooth root to expose the neck and some of these parts of the lower hardness, resistance to dental caries is weak, prone to cavities, will have a significant impact on health. Therefore, the teeth should be checked regularly Dental Reviews in the elderly, early detection of cavities, filled as soon as possible, to reduce the pain and loss.
Oral health in the elderly pay special attention to the following aspects:
1. Regular inspection, cleaning teeth regularly, preferably every six months to a year to the hospital once a referral to prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
2. Timely repair missing teeth, dentures replace failed
3. Day to pay attention to oral hygiene, brush your teeth carefully.
4. Night do not wear dentures, dentures should be removed before going to bed after dinner and scrub clean.
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