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5 Facts You Should Know About Oral Health
When older people become less able to self-manage due to issues of functional dependence, physical weakness or mental impairment the risk of poor oral health increases. Oral health in older adults is important, to help them maintain their independence and enjoyment of life.
Aging population is increasingly retaining at least some of their natural teeth. However, as their ability to self-manage oral hygiene decreases, their risk of infection and oral disease increases
Oral health is linked to general health and quality of life
Oral Health consultations of older people are essential for identification of issues and implementation of treatment on time
Simple oral health strategies can assist with promoting and maintaining good oral health
Why Oral Health In older adults is Important
Aging population is increasingly retaining their natural teeth. That results in an increase of the need for optimal oral health.
Older adults are more likely to face oral disease. It can be due to reduced dexterity, reduced mobility, increase in sugary foods and changes in medication. Oral health care for older people is usually more complicated from previous dental history, along with crown or/and bridge work, implants and dentures.
Oral Health conditions involving teeth, gums and dentures can have a significant impact on the overall quality of life:
Poor Oral health can cause difficulties with eating and can affect nutritional intake and body weight. It can also cause skin disease and strength and mobility issues.
Oral health may also affect behaviour and mood, especially when it comes to people with dementia who face difficulties in expressing their discomfort and pain.
Poor oral health is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and pneumonia of aspiration. Aspiration pneumonia appears to be primary cause of morbidity and mortality for hospitalised and institutionalised vulnerable older people.
Poor oral health leads to bad breath and affects people’s ability to speak, feel comfortable and happy with their appearance and to socialize.
Chronic oral infection can complicate the medical treatment of general diseases such as diabetes, respiratory diseases and chronic heart failure.
Medications often cause dry mouth (xerostomia) to older people. That affects eating and speaking, as well as increases the bacteria and infections.
Older people may face various health problems or disabilities that affect their ability to care for their own oral health. They often need assistance during their transportation and stay in hospitals/clinics.
How can Dental Tech help?
Dental Tech Group comes fully equipped and ready to provide dental and denture care in the comfort of your home/ nursing home. For further information please do not hesitate to give us a call us on 014551866 or email us at clinics@dentaltech.ie and one of our team will be happy to arrange the best for you.
Dental Tech Denture Clinics
DUBLIN – Whitehall House, Terenure, Dublin 6W – Call 01 4551866
WEXFORD – The Whitemill Medical Centre, Wexford – Call 053 9192999
WATERFORD – Waterford Health Park, Waterford – Call 051 365999
KILDARE – Vista Primary Care, Naas, Kildare – Call 01 4551866[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
