The elderly are more prone to certain diseases that affect their oral health.

The average life expectancy is rising. You would like to maintain your own teeth as long as you live.

Certain conditions can occur in seniors that would not normally be found in younger individuals and can affect the health of their teeth, as well as their overall physical well being. More than one-third of the world population live in Asian countries, and Aging causes the health problems of not only systemic diseases but also oral health in these countries. Oral health care compromised for the elderly should not be solely based on the activity of dentists, but also interdisciplinary health care teams including dental hygienists, nurses, health workers, and medical doctors. However, these team care systems are not satisfactory at present.

Here is a list of dental factors you have consider elderly:

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Tooth Wear and Excessive Staining
Dental Decay (Root Surface)
Loss or Alteration in Taste
Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)
When is it time for a new denture?
Denture Care
Solutions for missing teeth