If you believe that seniors no longer have to take care of your teeth, you are sadly mistaken, as there are some oral disease that can cause a lot of pain and bad times
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First of all, if you wear dentures should take care very well, hygiene and maintenance of these depends on the care you give them.
Some of the most effective are washed after each meal, clean them at least once a day with a special brush, clean with alcohol on metal parts in contact with the gums, remove them to sleep and massage the gums to prevent serious diseases .
And though it may seem, the gums are one of the parts of the mouth more susceptible to disease, the most common are gingivitis and periodontitis, which may be aggravated if you take improper diet or if you have diseases like cancer, diabetes or heart disease.
"It is important that older people come, at least every six months, especially if they wear dentures or begin to notice changes in the color of the gums, bleeding or pain, it is important to always practice good hygiene," said the dentist Raul Torres.
Another condition is the sensitivity, it appears when gums recede and expose areas of the tooth that have no enamel, which makes these areas prone to pain or cold foods hot, that is why you should use a toothpaste fluoride and brush your teeth at least twice a day.
The dry mouth is a very common disorder in older adults and is caused by some medications, it is associated with bad breath, so if you do not want to suffer from halitosis, go to the dentist as soon as possible.
Some recommendations for a 10 teeth:
Eating a balanced diet.
Avoid stress.
No smoking.
Visit the dentist at least once a year.
Flossing twice.
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