(Afternoon tea pics 1498.1: Geriatric Dentistry)
GERIATRIC DENTISTRY and breakdown // have multifactorial etiologies which range from limited ability to physically make appointments to polypharmacy-induced xerostomia to frequent snacking and paired poor oral hygiene upkeep which confounds any promise of long-term success. With diligence, motivation and persistence, our elders can continue to eat, social and be confident.
This lovely 77 year old man reported that he bought himself an ultrasonic scaler online and was trying to “get the calcium and stain” off his teeth. My heart broke a little but am glad these 3 year old restorations are holding up just fine despite his newfound toy, which has now been decommissioned, or so he says.
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