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75 + years

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Most Common Diseases & Conditions:


Tooth decay
(tooth & root caries)

tooth decay 75 plus

Gum disease
(periodontitis)

Tooth wear (erosion, attrition, abrasion)

Oral cancer

mouth cancer

Dry mouth

dry mouth 65 plus

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.
Dentist expert on older care

Listen to our good friend Dr Mark Wotherspoon of Dr Mark’s HyGenie talk about the challenges of maintaining a health smile as we age.

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