This document discusses common dental problems that occur in older age, such as gum disease, missing teeth, and dry mouth. Gum disease is more likely if a person has other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol. Signs of gum disease include bad breath, loose teeth, bleeding gums, and soreness. It is important to see a dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups to maintain oral health. Missing teeth can affect confidence, appearance, chewing ability, and more. Treatment options for missing teeth include bridges, dental implants, and removable dentures. Maintaining good oral hygiene through brushing, flossing, mouthwash, and regular dental visits is important for older adults.

1. JAY MAHARAJ
Dr. Rutvik A. Patel (B.D.S.)
Mail:
patelrutvik06@gmail.com
Dental Problems In old Age

2. Maximum People Suffer From Teeth
Problems With Increasing Age

3. There are several Dental Problems as we get
older
Gum Disease
Missing Teeth
Dry Mouth

4. •If you have Cholesterol, High Blood pressure and diabetes
then you are mostly likely to have Gum Problem because
these all can indirectly affect your mouth.
Gum Disease

5. How do I know if I have gum disease?
1) As it is often painless, many people may not know that they
have gum disease. Not everyone has all these signs but You may
have only one.
• Some common signs are:
Bad Breath
Loose Teeth or Tooth Loss
Sore Mouth
Bleeding gums
Difficulty in Eating
Yellow or Brown Tarter on Teeth
2) Your Best Defence is your DENTIST , Consult your
DENTIST for cleaning and check up twice in a year.

6. Link Between diabetes & Gum disease

7. Link Between diabetes & Gum
disease
Periodontal disease is often
considered a complication of
diabetes.
Link between Heart disease &
Gum disease:-
Research indicates that
having periodontal disease
may actually increase your
risk of cardiovascular disease.

8. MISSING TEETH

9. You will loose the confidence while talking.
It affects your appearance.
You can’t eat the food you love.
Loss of Chewing ability because of missing teeth.
How Missing Teeth can affect you ?

10. Bridge
Don’t Hold Back a Smile Because of Missing Teeth,
Eat your favourite foods again and smile confidently!

11. Dental Implants
Dental Implant Supported
Fixed Denture

12. Removable Partial
Denture
Removable Complete
Denture
TREATMENT
Don’t Hold Back a Smile Because of Missing Teeth,
Eat your favourite foods again and smile confidently!

13. Complete Denture
 Advantage
• Can be fabricated in short time and with relative ease
• Cheapest /most economical of all options
 Disadvantage
• Difficult to wear & chew with as it is less stable and retentive
•Chewing force is far, far less(20%) as compared to natural teeth
• Speech & pronunciation is a problem due to constant shifting of the denture
• Taste and temperature of the food eaten can not be enjoyed with dentures
• Bad for the jaw bone on which they lie, affecting the appearance of the patient
• Have to be removed everyday for cleaning

15. How to maintain your Oral Hygiene
Brush at least twice a day, preferably
after meals and snacks.
Floss at least once a day to prevent
gum disease.
Warm water gargle/Mouth wash
Visit your dentist regularly for oral examinations and a
professional cleaning twice a year.

16. “Smile Begins Where Healing Begins”