What kind of teeth are good for the elderly?

As the physical functions of the elderly decline, their gums will gradually shrink, and their teeth will slowly fall out. This has a great impact on the health of the elderly, especially affecting their chewing function. At this time, many elderly people will choose to install dentures, which is also a very good treatment method. There are many types of dentures. For most elderly people, installing removable dentures is more appropriate.

Fixed dentures are suitable for elderly people with few teeth.

This is because fixed dentures are not only small in size but also aesthetically pleasing. They are easy to get used to after being installed in the mouth and feel just like real teeth. Moreover, during installation, it only requires that the elderly person's adjacent real teeth are high and stable enough, the tooth tissue is healthy enough, and there is no tilt or twisting. It can be installed, which is very practical. If the elderly have fixed dentures, they should pay special attention to the cleaning of their teeth, especially the crowns, because fixed dentures are made of metal, which is corrosive and can easily cause gum inflammation or allergies.

Removable dentures are suitable for elderly people who have a long history of missing teeth.

The reason is simple. Removable dentures can be removed and are more flexible. They are relatively cheap and have low requirements for molars. If they are not suitable later, fixed restorations can be performed at a relatively low cost. Generally speaking, the elderly must install removable dentures if they have the following conditions.

1. Missing posterior teeth;

2. Continuous missing teeth, a large number of them, and large gaps between teeth;

3. The elderly have severe jaw defects, and fixed restoration cannot restore their ideal appearance and fullness.

The above is an interpretation of which type of dentures are better for the elderly, removable dentures or fixed dentures. I hope it can help readers in need. When the elderly get older, they should make careful choices when installing dentures to avoid suffering a second time.

How to protect gums in the elderly

After middle age, the periodontal tissue begins to be exposed. The hardness of these areas is lower than that of the crown, their resistance to caries is poor, and they are prone to caries, which are clinically called root caries. A characteristic of root caries is its hidden location. It is not easy to find and therefore most likely to be overlooked. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should check their teeth regularly to detect cavities early and fill them early to reduce pain and loss.

1. Prevent and treat periodontitis

Periodontitis is a common disease among middle-aged people, but it is not as well understood and taken seriously as dental caries. Many people who suffer from periodontitis think that it is "the rising of internal heat and periodontal inflammation, and it will be fine after taking some medicine." However, they do not know that periodontitis is prone to recurrence, damaging the health of the periodontium and causing the teeth to loosen and fall out. To deal with periodontitis, taking medicine alone cannot solve the problem. Local periodontal treatment should be done, such as periodontal cleaning, periodontal irrigation and medication or scraping under caries, flap surgery for radical treatment, etc. Only when combined with systemic medication can a satisfactory therapeutic effect be achieved.

2. Brush your teeth with warm water

After middle age, due to tooth surface wear and periodontal atrophy, dentin is exposed and teeth are prone to sensitivity. When exposed to cold, hot, sour or sweet, the teeth feel sore and soft. This repeated stimulation of excessive cold and heat can cause pulpitis and damage the health of teeth. There is a saying among the people that "warm water for teeth, cold water for noodles, and hot water for feet". Rinse your mouth and brush your teeth with warm water, and avoid stimulation from excessive cold or heat, to reduce the occurrence of pulp inflammation.

After middle age, the periodontal tissue begins to be exposed. The hardness of these areas is lower than that of the crown, their resistance to caries is poor, and they are prone to caries, which are clinically called root caries. A characteristic of root caries is its hidden location. It is not easy to find and therefore most likely to be overlooked. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should check their teeth regularly to detect cavities early and fill them early to reduce pain and loss.

3. Prevent and treat periodontitis

Periodontitis is a common disease among middle-aged people, but it is not as well understood and taken seriously as dental caries. Many people who suffer from periodontitis think that it is "the rising of internal heat and periodontal inflammation, and it will be fine after taking some medicine." However, they do not know that periodontitis is prone to recurrence, damaging the health of the periodontium and causing the teeth to loosen and fall out. To deal with periodontitis, taking medicine alone cannot solve the problem. Local periodontal treatment should be done, such as periodontal cleaning, periodontal irrigation and medication or scraping under caries, flap surgery for radical treatment, etc. Only when combined with systemic medication can a satisfactory therapeutic effect be achieved.