AGING AND DENTAL HEALTHAs you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health.One common misconception is that losing your teeth is inevitable. This is not true. If cared for proper hbly, your teeth can last a lifetime.Your mouth changes as you age. The nerves in your teeth can become smaller, making your teeth less sensitive to cavities or other problems. If you don’t get regular dental check-ups, this in turn can lead to these problems not being diagnosed until it is too late.If you want to feel good, stay healthy, and look great throughout life, you might be surprised what a difference a healthy mouth makes.“TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING YOUR ORAL HEALTH”1-Brush twice a day with a toothbrush with soft bristles.2-Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or another flossing tool.3-If you wear full or partial dentures, remember to clean them on a daily basis. Take your dentures out of your mouth for at least four hours every day. It’s best to remove them at night.4-Drink tap water. Since most contains fluoride, it helps prevent tooth decay no matter how old you are.5-Quit smoking. Besides putting you at greater risk for lung and other cancers, smoking increases problems with gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss.6- Visit your dentist regularly for a complete dental check-up.7- Improve your diet and lifestylewww.emeralddental.inEmeraldDental #aging #oldage #dentalhealth Previous Post PYORRHEA IS GUM DISEASE WE ALL SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Next Post PERICORONITIS