Senior citizens oral health and care

ORAL HEALTH IN SENIOR CITIZENS

As people grow older certain health concerns need our full attention especially the oral health.

Good oral health is an integral part of the overall health.

Old age shows number of oral health problems :

1) Periodontal disease:

Poor oral hygiene or high levels of dental plaque are associated with severity of periodontal disease.

Gum disease worsens if there is poor fitting dentures and in certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer.
Periodontal disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.

2) Tooth loss:

Severe dental caries and periodontal disease are the major reasons for the tooth loss.

3) Denture related lesions:

Denture stomatitis is the inflammation of tissues underlying the dentures.
Ill fitting dentures, improper usage of denture and poor oral hygiene causes denture stomatitis.

DENTURE STOMATITIS

Denture hyperplasia is the overgrowth of tissues under the dentures.

Traumatic ulcers seen with overextended dentures or unbalanced occlusion .

ULCERATION IN DENTURE BEARING AREA.

4) Root caries:

Tooth roots are more prone to decay.
In periodontal disease the roots will be exposed outside because of gum recession, as a result root caries come on the exposed root.

5) Dry mouth:

Dry mouth/Xerostomia comes from ageing and by usage of some medications.
Dry mouth causes dental caries and chewing,eating & communicating difficulties.
Smoking is another risk factor of dry mouth.
Dry mouth is mostly seen in patients treated for hypertension, psychiatric or urinary problems.

6) Bone resorption:

Bone resorption results from tooth loss and not replacing a missing teeth.

Oral health maintenance in older people:

1) Increasing oral hydration.
2) Brushing twice daily.
3) Flossing once daily.
4) Avoid tobacco and alcohol.
5) Every six months once dental checkup.

Conclusion:

Oral health impact will be there on general health and the quality of life.
Poor oral health can increase the risk to general health and affects the nutritional intake.
So it is important to see a dentist regularly, as they can provide good oral health care.

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Importance of teeth, dental clinic in chennai

   TEETH AND IT'S ROLE

Teeth plays an important role in overall nutrition and general health, speech and appearance.
Regular dental care is important to maintain your teeth.

Each tooth has a different function as follows---

Baby teeth are important for chewing and maintains space for the larger permanent teeth to come in correctly.

BABY TEETH

Teeth may get damaged in the form of caries, periodontal disease, trauma, infection, wasting disorders.

CARIES IN BACK TEETH

CARIES IN FRONT TEETH

TEETH WITH ADVANCED PERIODONTAL DISEASE

ATTRITION

EROSION

If anything happens to the teeth, it should be treated at the earlier stage so that we can save our natural teeth.

COMPOSITE FILLING 

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

BEFORE CROWNS

AFTER CROWNS

BEFORE AND AFTER COMPOSITE BUILDUP

If any missing teeth are there immediate replacement has to be done.

MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT WITH DENTAL BRIDGE

MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT WITH DENTAL IMPLANT

For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

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Pain in teeth

TOOTHACHE

A Toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth.

   In most instances, toothaches are caused by teeth or jaw problems, such as 

DENTAL CAVITY

        dental caries, 
        a cracked tooth, 
        an exposed tooth root, 
        broken tooth or jaw,
        mouth ulcers,
        periapical infection (around root),
        disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. 

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

TMJ PAIN

Types of toothache:

• mild
• moderate
• severe
• dull
• sharp

The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by having cold or heat foods.

Oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help to determine the cause, and whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem.

ORAL EXAMINATION

DENTAL X-RAYS

Dealing with toothache:

• Analgesics when taken orally, can reduce pain until a dentist examine the teeth.
• 
• Rinse the mouth with salt water.
• Use dental floss or water flosser to remove any food between teeth.
• Limit too hot or cold foods that aggrevate pain.

Conclusion:

• No toothache will heal on its own. A toothache needs to be treated as soon as possible.

• If toothache caused by a tooth infection the dentist may recommend antibiotic therapy and other treatments, like root canal treatment or extraction.
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• To prevent tooth decay, maintain good oral hygiene.Dentists carryout sealants and fluoride applications for preventing tooth decay. 

Make sure to fix an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible if you are having a toothache.

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                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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Oral care for older people

GERIATRIC ORAL HEALTH CARE

As we all grow older, certain health concerns need our full attention, especially the oral health.

It is important to remember, however, that keeping your teeth in good condition, your age might require some special attention. 

Advancing age shows number of oral health problems such as:

1) Dry mouth:

                  

Dry mouth can result from ageing, and also caused by certain medications.

DRY MOUTH

2) Attrition:

Attrition is wearing of enamel. As enamel wears off , teeth sensitivity increases and teeth becomes darker.

ATTRITION

3) Gum disease:

Gum disease is common problem in older people.
Gum disease worsens if there is improper oral hygiene, poor fitting dentures, and in certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer.
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.

PERIODONTITIS

4) Root decay:

The tooth roots become exposed as gum tissue recedes from the tooth.
Tooth roots are more prone to decay.

ROOT CARIES

5) Denture induced stomatitis:

Ill fitting dentures, poor oral hygiene causes tissue inflammation underlying the dentures.

DENTURE STOMATITIS

6) Thrush:

Poor oral hygiene, drugs that affect the immune system can trigger the overgrowth of fungus in mouth.

ORAL THRUSH

7) Bone resorption:

Bone resorption results from loss of teeth and not replacing the missing teeth.
Missing teeth allows the adjacent teeth to drift into that spaces.

TEETH LOSS LEADS TO BONE RESORPTION

For maintaining oral health in older people:

1) Increase oral hydration.

2) Brush atleast twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

3) Floss atleast once a day.

4) Use an antibacterial mouthrinse.

5) Avoid tobacco as it will increase the risk of mouth cancer.

6) Visit your dentist for every 6 months for cleaning and oral examination.

Conclusion:

                                    For every senior citizen, it is important to see a dental care professional regularly, as your dentist can provide good oral health care. So don't skip your dental visits.

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com