Did you know that people over the age of 65 have a higher risk of developing oral health diseases? As individuals advance in age, there is a decline in oral health due to medications for chronic diseases, lifestyle behaviors, and genetics. This decline affects overall health according to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) summary of the Surgeon General’s Report. More than 25 percent of adults over the age of 65 have implants or dentures according to the CDC.
Oral Health problems for seniors include:
- Gum disease
- Tooth loss
- Oral cancer
- Tooth decay
- Dry mouth caused by chronic disease medications
Most adults lost their health or dental coverage after retirement and must rely on Medicare to cover most if not all their health costs. Unfortunately, Medicare coverage does not include a visit routine visits to the dentist. Seniors who do not have insurance, are economically underprivileged, disabled, immobile and who live in nursing homes are more likely to suffer from oral health problems. Visit the ourseniors.net blog this Friday, we will be discussing the steps necessary to achieve a healthy and pearly smile.
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