Senior Scene: About your health: Oral health important as we age
This entry was posted on 1/19/2008 5:23 PM and is filed under ARTICLES.
Proper home care and regular dental check-ups are key in maintaining good oral health at any age.
This means brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing. A professional cleaning and exam by your dentist should be performed twice a year.
Seniors who have full dentures are an exception. An exam once a year by the dentist to check for oral concerns, ill-fitting dentures or any other conditions that might be present is usually sufficient.
For problems that arise between regular checks, you should contact your dentist right away.
What are some oral health concerns that can happen as we age?
