From owner-freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Fri Feb 6 12:13:56 2009 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0C8BE10656CD for ; Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:13:56 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from smtp.1stinfosystems.com (ns1.1stinfosystems.com [207.178.197.212]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id E5AFA8FC1B for ; Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:13:55 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from mail pickup service by smtp.1stinfosystems.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 6 Feb 2009 04:13:57 -0800 From: "Dr. Julian H. Zhitnitsky" X-NEWSLETTER1R: pTmmgXO3F4C78zgpFlpFOOcGt+c= X-NEWSLETTER2A: 000036314 To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" Message-ID: <1c58d12634c44f4b9ce5f76987b63b3e@1stnewsletters.com> Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:13:57 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 06 Feb 2009 12:13:57.0796 (UTC) FILETIME=[6318A640:01C98854] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.5 Subject: Oral Health for Seniors X-BeenThere: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list Reply-To: drz@dentistsherwood.com List-Id: Internet Services Providers List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:13:57 -0000 Greetings from Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky! 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 (818)785-8388 or email us at drz@dentistsherwood=2Eco= m today=2E Best Regards, Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky 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