
Do you think the teeth are a little long?
While you may be familiar with the phrase-used to describe an elderly or elderly person, perhaps a little unfriendly-you may not know its quirky etymology.
We have inherited strange tooth expressions from horses, whose teeth are different from those of human beings, growing continuously throughout their lives, making the length of the horse's teeth a reasonable and reliable measure of its age a bit like a ring on a stump
Although human teeth stopped growing when we were in our 20 s, they seemed to grow longer and longer because as we grew older, our gums faded and thus exposed more
Gum disease can cause gum decay and increase tooth sensitivity.
This is just one of the adverse effects of the aging process on the health of our teeth.
Other major challenges for older teeth include: discoloration and staining (
Over time, the enamel surface of our teeth becomes more translucent and "glass", which is more prominent);
The crown of our teeth has been eroded and flattened after decades of natural grinding and chewing;
Perhaps the most worrying thing is that the amount and quality of saliva that we naturally produce has declined.
If you can accept this metaphor, saliva is the oil of our mouth: it lubricate, protects and restores our teeth 24 hours a day.
So when our bodies start to produce less saliva as they grow older, this can lead to some serious problems, including an increase in the number of bacteria that cause tooth decay and poor breathing in the mouthhalitosis).
Thankfully, now you can do a lot of things to protect your teeth and make them happy to bite your teeth on your 100 birthday and beyond.
To help you on your way, this is our seven-
Point dental health program in their 50 s: Unfortunately, the irony is that most people often go to the dentist during their childhood (
Thank them for loving their parents)
But in their forties and fifties, just as they need care and attention most in their lives, get rid of this precious habit.
In fact, according to the UK's recent Adult Dental Health Survey, 29% of people aged 55 to 64
Older people suffer from active tooth decay, up to 40% in 75 to 84 yearsolds.
At the same time, only a tenth of the people between the ages of 54 and 74 have excellent oral health.
Even more worrying is that less than 50 people go to the dentist on a regular basis.
In general, the older generation spends millions of millions a year in the UK to take care (
Will even replace in some cases)
Keep your hair and skin alive and healthy.
So why don't we spend the same amount of money, time and energy on our teeth?
The best way to start doing this is to make an appointment with a dentist, and even if your last visit was wearing a school uniform, the dentist will be happy to meet you.
The good news is that our teeth are longer now: in 1978, the teeth between the ages of 55 and 64 are surprisingly long
By 2009, the figure had fallen to 6%.
Think it's a bit like paying a pension when you're forty, fifty and sixty years old to see a dentist regularly: this is an investment in the future that will make you (and your smile)
Be happier and healthier in the coming decades.
Working with health experts, your dentist will be happy to develop a customized plan for how to carry out preventive care of teeth as you age.
Many older readers will grow up using traditional toothbrushes and use them correctly, which is still an effective way to brush their teeth.
However, we strongly recommend using an electric toothbrush as it does more hard work for you, often more effectively removing unwanted sticky patches on the surface of your teeth.
The latest model has-
Built-in timer that tells you when to start and stop brushing your teeth (
Ideal two minutes)
And ergonomic design makes it easier to keep and move around your mouth, especially if you have arthritis.
You should also make sure you brush directly on the sink and your mouth and lips will relax when you brush.
If they are, you are brushing your teeth thoroughly and you will dribble-so it is important to stand on the sink!
However, if your lips are still taught during brushing your teeth, it is unlikely that you will guide the brush to all the right places, especially along the gum line.
In short, don't worry about making a mess when brushing your teeth-it's a sign that you're doing well.
Another important purchase of the bathroom is the big magnifying glass so that you can see exactly what you are doing when you brush, especially in the mouth area that you have a hard time reaching.
If you would like to read more tips and tricks on how to effectively clean your teeth, please read our guide on the best way to brush your teeth (
Simple mistakes made by millions of people every day)’.
Many of our patients have found that their teeth become more sensitive as they grow older.
This is mainly because the gum decay exposes the roots of our teeth, which are more sensitive to acidity and extreme temperature.
The use of desensitized toothpaste specifically designed for sensitive teeth will certainly help.
We also recommend peas.
After brushing your teeth every night and leaving for the night, apply a proper amount of desensitized toothpaste on your fingers and rub to sensitive areas.
Repeat this method for a month and you should feel that there is a significant improvement.
When we were in our sixties,
As we all know, but the change that is very important to our body is that our mouth begins to produce less saliva.
This can have a serious impact on our dental health as saliva is our first line of defense against tooth decay and oral disease.
But don't worry: there are a few things you can do to compensate.
First of all, keep moisture-drinking a small amount of water throughout the day will help support your saliva's ongoing struggle with bacteria.
It is also recommended to drink an occasional glass of milk as it is almost pH neutral and contains calcium and phosphate-this is what your teeth are made of calcium and phosphate-so it can help your teeth"
However, don't end up drinking milk at night, because milk also contains natural sugar, and if bacteria stall on your teeth overnight, they can metabolize to cause tooth decay.
Second, try to stimulate your mouth to produce more saliva by chewing gum or sucking mint or Pascal.
But don't forget, of course, these are sugar. free! (
This is our area of expertise.
We helped make it.
Mint candy from Heff, a sugar
Free healthy mint for teeth, stimulating saliva production, refreshing breath and cleaning teeth. )
False teeth are a movable plate or frame that can hold one or more false teeth, although almost one of the five British adults wears a certain type of removable false teeth (
According to the survey of 2009)
We think more people will benefit from wearing them.
If you do have dentures, make sure you take care of them as well as your natural teeth.
Dentures can easily become breeding grounds for bacteria and sticky plaque, so regular cleaning of them is essential-using soap and water with a soft fake toothbrush is ideal.
It is also crucial to ensure that the dentures are appropriate.
When traveling on trains and buses, we often see pain in the corners of people's Corners (
The medical name of this is "corner cheilitis ").
This is usually caused by the contraction of the support below the full set of dentures, so the parts of the face and lips drop, which also makes people look older than they should be.
The solution is to go to the dentist, who can improve the height and fit of the dentures so that they can provide the right support to your face and lips and eliminate any pain in your lips.
We recommend that people with partial dentures should go to the dentist every six months, while people with full dentures should go to the dentist at least once a year.
Thanks to decades of chewing, sucking and chewing, it's not surprising that our teeth become stained and discolored over time.
There are a lot of superthe-
Counter products promise cleaner and whiter teeth, but we don't usually whiten your teeth.
Instead, they just remove stains from the surface.
On the other hand, your dentist can provide a whitening gel that will actually whiten your teeth and provide a range of other treatments to restore your teeth, including the application of a composite adhesive (
This is a tooth.
Color filling covering the discolored part of the teeth), veneers (
This is a ceramic face for the front of the teeth as it is whiterthan-
White smile from Hollywood)and crowns (
Complete ceramic restoration covering the entire tooth).
It is also important to remember that there is no age limit for adjusting the positioning and arrangement of teeth (
Known as orthodontics)
Make them more comfortable or attractive
Many of our elderly patients unfortunately missed the benefits of modern orthodontics during their growth.
They're usually happy to find 21-
Century orthodontic AIDS is far less obvious
More comfortable to wear
Than the ugly "train --
They remember their childhood footprints.
In fact, we now often see grandparents and their own grandchildren sitting in the waiting room of our orthodontic doctors before their respective dates.
This is a touching sight.
At least for our dentist. Dr.
Mike Heffernan and Dr. Toby Edwards-
Lunn has more than 50 years of practice experience.
They also lead a team of dental health researchers and scholars.
Heff's mint is great.
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