General Health Information

The older often advise the young children not to eat too much candy for
it will rot their teeth. But as an eye-opener for the older ones, the
incidences of cavities and gum disease
of the senior group even outpace the young. Gum disease and tooth decay
(cavities) are the most frequent causes of tooth loss. In fact, older
adults may have new tooth decay at higher rates than children, The
older we get, the more our gums begin to march a slow retreat. We also
need to watch out for more than tooth decay and gum disease - we need
to go on the offensive to proactively care for the whole mouth. Oral
troubles can cause pain, problems with chewing or swallowing,
complications with other health issues such as diabetes, heart disease,
and more. We really don’t have to lose teeth as we get older, nor
should we assume that’s a normal part of aging. The experts have spoken
loud and clear: take care of your mouth just like you would any other
part of your body.