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Title: Dental Care for Seniors by Family Dentist on Chinguacousy, RD


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Dental Care for Seniors by Family Dentist on
Chinguacousy, RD
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The risk of tooth decay and periodontitis
increases with age Due to the anatomical changes,
in addition to tooth decay, periodontitis also
occurs more frequently in old age. In the worst
case, there is even a risk of tooth loss.
Because if the gums and the jawbone recede
significantly due to inflammation, the teeth lack
support. This is why careful, age-appropriate
oral hygiene is particularly important for
seniors. And that means that the teeth and
spaces between the teeth must be thoroughly
cleaned of plaque once a day. The emphasis is on
thorough it is better to brush your teeth
carefully for 4-5 minutes once a day than
superficially several times. Because the
bacteria that cause tooth decay and periodontal
disease need about 24 hours to do their harmful
work. They can attack wherever deposits are not
completely removed.
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Varied menu Chewing is good for your teeth and
jaw muscles. Therefore, the meals should not be
pureed if possible. Whole grain bread and
vegetables encourage chewing and promote
salivation. On the other hand, sweets and sticky
foods that get stuck in the teeth or on dentures
are only on the menu in exceptional cases.
Especially after meals, the elderly need to drink
enough at all times! The water washes away food
particles from the mouth and allows the teeth to
recover from acid attacks. The correct fit of a
full or partial denture also determines how
healthy and varied the person in need of care can
eat. With a poorly fitting prosthesis, eating can
even be painful in the worst case. Then there is
a risk of malnutrition. Implant-supported
dentures are therefore still a good option for
senior citizens to still be able to eat what
tastes good and is healthy with fixed teeth.
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Participate in oral care As long as it is still
possible, the person in need of care should
actively participate in oral care. Give tips and
- if necessary - then clean up the left-out
areas If you have severely restricted motor
skills, more help is needed. Even so, involve the
person in need of care in cleaning their teeth by
explaining each step in detail. Tips to read
Dental cleaning at Home
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Use a soft toothbrush The gums of seniors in need
of care are often much more sensitive. Therefore,
teeth should be cleaned with a soft toothbrush.
This means that there is no risk of the brush
being pressed too hard while brushing and
damaging teeth and gums. Clean dentures
regularly If the person in need of care wears a
denture, it must also be cleaned daily. To do
this, the prosthesis must be removed and cleaned
both on the outside and the inside with a special
toothbrush. A pH-neutral soap or washing paste is
recommended as a cleaning agent.
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Toothbrush with a large handle A special
toothbrush makes cleaning easier if the motor
skills are already limited. The KAI technique
should be used chewing surfaces, outer surfaces,
inner surfaces. Don't forget your tongue either.
With a so-called tongue scraper, plaque can be
removed from the surface. Fluorides protect tooth
enamel The mineral fluoride strengthens tooth
enamel and protects teeth from tooth decay. This
is particularly important in the elderly, as root
caries is a major problem here. Due to the
painful illness, there is a risk of malnutrition
and serious damage to health. Family Dentist on
Chinguacousy, RD recommends toothpaste should
therefore contain fluoride to reduce the risk of
tooth decay.
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Queen Chinguacousy Dentistry
Book your appointment today Address 8975
Chinguacousy Road, Unit 5 City Brampton, ON Zip
Code L6Y 0B7 Phone 905-453-0999 Email
info_at_qcdentistry.ca Website www.qcdentistry.ca
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