When teeth come into old age.
post blogged on Christian Krischer dental technician of dentistry from Hirschaid puraDent, courtesy of proDente eV
As transformed with age the hair of full brown crested in gray or white, the skin lies down in folds and bones and muscles not quite as flexible and movable - are also changing teeth and gums.
If the teeth are darker and slightly yellowish in age, this is only an outward sign of change. Even the tooth and gums and jaw bone change.
enamel color and shape of the teeth changes over time due to their function. The enamel wear out with age and is dünner.Das under the enamel lying dentin (dentin) is more visible and makes the teeth look yellowish and darker The moisture content is reduced. This can form micro-fissures and cracks.
demineralization remineralization
acids from the diet (fruit juices, soft drinks or fruit) and resolve as the metabolic products of bacterial decay minerals from the tooth structure and attack So on the teeth. If the teeth are cleaned regularly with fluoride toothpaste supports the natural remineralization by saliva. The tooth can regenerate.
be the age after the remineralization by saliva usually as a result of reduced saliva flow. All the more reason, therefore, adequate calcium and fluoride intake from the outside by both the food (such as dairy products) and an appropriate toothpaste. Right now should be on a regular and thorough Oral Hygiene value will be added.
gums and jaw
go with age, more teeth are lost due to inflammation in the gums than through tooth decay. The so-called periodontal disease destroys the periodontium and is caused by bacteria. Poor oral hygiene, smoking, but also stress are key factors for the disease. This is not necessarily negligence in oral hygiene debt. Often, older people problems with conventional manual toothbrushes, dental floss and interdental brush handle and thus to reach all points. In particular, for manually restricted patients can help an electric toothbrush. is of great importance as a Regular professional teeth cleanings at the dentist about the "cleaning gaps" to close the patient and to give information of adequate oral hygiene. Periodontitis is not treated in time, it can lead to tooth loss and also encourage other serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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