How poor oral health impacts on older adults
As a result of a general improvement in community oral health care and awareness over the last 50 years, older adults in Australia now enjoy higher tooth retention rates than seniors in the past. However, just because an older adult has made the distance with most of...
What happens to your teeth when you get older?
As we age, we start to experience all kinds of oral health issues. So it’s important to give our teeth and gums extra care and attention to keep them healthy in our later years. While things have improved greatly from 100 years ago, when full dentures were a...
Getting your wisdom teeth removed
Wisdom teeth – your third set of molars – are the last permanent teeth to emerge from your gums, and typically, they appear between the ages of 17 and 25 years. Since these teeth don’t come until you are older and “wiser”, they are...
Common oral health problems for adults aged (60+)
The most common oral health problems for adults aged 60+ include: • Dry mouth: Dry mouth is the result of reduced saliva production. This oral condition is often a side effect caused by use of prescription medication or certain medical conditions. Dry mouth affects...
Oral health care for seniors (60+)
As we advance in age, oral health issues can creep up on us without our realising it. Understanding the special oral health conditions that affect seniors is an important first step to recognising their symptoms, and seeking timely treatment. While daily brushing,...The Gap Branch
Call us on 3300 3388