Old Age dentistry also known as Geriatric Dentistry. Is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of problems associated with age related diseases.
Advancing age may put many seniors at the risk of number of oral health problems such as ;
Darkened teeth
Dry mouth
Dminished sense of taste
Root Decay
Gum Disease
Totth Loss
Denture induced stomatitis
Thrush
If the person receives geriatric dental care on regular interval then they can prevent and eliminate certain oral diseases and others associated with them.
