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Most Common Diseases & Conditions:
Tooth decay
(tooth & root caries)
Gum disease
(periodontitis)
Tooth wear (erosion, attrition, abrasion)
Oral cancer
Dry mouth
Major Risk Factors Which Contribute to Problems:
- Diet – sugar containing food and drinks
- Poor oral hygiene
- Little or no fluoride around teeth
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Polypharmacy (taking a number of medications)
- Tooth loss
- Dentures
Everyone in this Age Group Should Aim for:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Practice good oral hygiene (Floss/clean between and brush daily)
- Use fluoride toothpaste
- Spit out after brushing but don’t rinse
- Avoid/stop tobacco and nicotine products
- Avoid/minimise alcohol
- Regular dental care
Source: Delivering Better Oral Health 2021
- Inside the mouth – Teeth, Function, Appearance & Replacement. Tooth/Root decay, Gum disease, Tooth wear, Recession, Sensitivity, Trauma, Mouth Cancer & Soft tissue health. Failing restorations. Saliva, Dry mouth & Fresh breath.
- Health and Wellbeing – Healthy aging. Independence and self care. Overall health, Oral Health and Quality of Life. Frailty, isolation and mental health.
- Oral hygiene – Self care. Carers mouth care – Supporting and assisting mouth care. Oral hygiene aids – selection and use. Dental appliance care e.g. dentures, implants.
- Diet and Nutrition – Eating for health and wellbeing. Hydrati
- on. Sugar and snacks. Supplements. Weight maintenance for health.
- Professional oral care – General dental care – access, cost, monitoring and maintenance. Repair and replacement of teeth/fillings. Supportive preventive therapies.
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