An interesting article that describes how the perspective about oral health often changes as we age. The article mentions prevention as a key factor the “new” mindset for maintaining youthfulness. The full article can be read here.
New care leading to better health for older teeth | Dr. Stuart Rich
Mar 25 2010, 12:08 PM · UPDATED
Just a generation or two ago, it was common for a person over 65 to be missing over half or even all of their teeth, necessitating the use of partial or even full dentures.
Fast-forward to the 21st century, and that is no longer the case. American seniors are often maintaining their own teeth for a lifetime. What has changed?
Several factors have lead to improvements in senior dental health. Certainly a big factor has been an increased emphasis on maintenance and prevention. Most seniors can remember the days when the only time they went to the dentist was if they had a toothache. Regular teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments and diagnostic X-rays were deemed to be unnecessary luxuries.
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