{"id":3972,"date":"2021-08-06T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:18:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:18:26","slug":"dental-care-over-65-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/dental-care-over-65-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Care Over 65: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dental care only gets more important as we age. Learn the common dental concerns and essential tips for healthy smiles over 65<\/span><\/h1>\n

As we age, natural changes occur throughout our bodies that can impact our health in any number of ways…<\/span><\/p>\n

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And dental health definitely falls under that umbrella.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But what changes should you expect as you grow older and wiser? And how can you make sure your mouth stays in top shape despite those changes?<\/span><\/p>\n

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At <\/span>Dental Express<\/b><\/a>, we\u2019re on a mission to demystify dental care for people of all ages, and this week is all about adults over sixty-five.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, follow along as we break down potential dental health risks for seniors, and best practices for combating and preventing them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Common Dental Health Concerns for Adults Over 65<\/span><\/h1>\n

As our age increases, so does our risk for certain dental health conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once we reach the sixty-five mark, we\u2019re much more likely to develop issues that can affect everything from our bites to our ability to maintain healthy dental care habits at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Below, we\u2019ve put together a list of these senior dental health concerns, so whether you\u2019re using them personally or as a caregiver, you\u2019ll know what to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n