Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:43:24 -0800 From: "Jeff Kelley, DDS" <jakelleydds@sbcglobal.net> To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org> Subject: Oral Health for Seniors Message-ID: <a2ede6f62a224271b96056215322a938@1stnewsletters.com>
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Greetings from Jeff Kelley, DDS! Oral Health for Seniors The good habits of effective daily brushing, diet, and use of fluoride = will help the aging person adapt to changing conditions=2E Reduced sali= vary flow and addition of medications will affect oral health dramatica= lly=2E Changes of the teeth and gums: Teeth will darken because of long-term e= xposure to plaque and changes in the dentin within the tooth=2E The gum= s may recede and uncover the roots=2E Exposed roots will be darker than= the enamel part of the tooth and are prone to decay=2E Fillings can de= cay and darken, too, as they weaken over time=2E "Dry Mouth" may develop: Saliva is useful to lubricate, wash away plaqu= e, and neutralize the acid produced by plaque=2E Flow of saliva can be = reduced by a medical disorder or be a side effect of antihistamine, dec= ongestants, pain killers or diuretics=2E The build-up of plaque will accelerate tooth decay=2E There will also b= e more gum infection which will cause a loss of bone support for the te= eth=2E Poorly-fitting or poorly-cleaned dentures, illness, and some med= ications increase the severity of the problem=2E For more information regarding dental problems of the elderly, please c= all our office at (817)877-1651 or email us at jakelleydds@sbcglobal=2E= net today=2E Best Regards, Jeff Kelley, DDS P=2ES=2E If you have any friends or family members who you feel could u= se our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us=2E We'll be= sure to take good care of them=2E
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