Good reasons to smile
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The lack of guidance together with the scarce resources and has an aggressive dental misery in the mouth of the older. A teeth or inflammatory problems in the gums, in general, were treated with the extract, pure and simple, in mutilatórios procedures. Until recently, it was the common citizen with more than 60 years complain of toothache and hear a classic "starts everything and puts teeth". Today, aging is not synonymous with banguela mouth. Several factors contributed to the individual to reach old age with a better oral health. Who has not had the same fate - to keep teeth healthy to maturity - is part of a different customer: one that requires specialized care to care for the smile.
According to the retired dentist Laís Amarante, of 84 years, fluoridation of water was essential to ensure that the least old of today's quality of life in oral health. Since 1958, when the state began to distribute treated water with fluoride, the incidence of caries in school - up to 12 years - have been falling over the years. "The fluoride regenerates the tissues and helps to protect and control caries. The result is a reduction in tooth loss, "he explains. The fluoridated water is one of the ten items of public health that contributed to the longevity of man. With more teeth in the mouth, the person eats better for longer, provides the nutrition needed to overcome disease and to recover, in addition to contributing to the self-esteem and combat depression.
The retired José Dias da Costa, 73 years, exhibits a broad smile, treated with great care for more than 20 years. "Where I lived, had no guidance on how to care for teeth. Years later I followed the recommendations of a dentist. He said that if I take care, have my teeth forever, "says. Patient in the dental clinic of the Federal University of Parana since last year, Costa explained that the care with your teeth is important for their food. "Retrieve my taste."
A smile irretocável also helped Eni Cordeiro Cruz, of 78 years to recover from the depression suffered after the death of her husband. The loss affected even the routine of oral hygiene. "Relax in the care and the problems appeared," says. Five years in treatment, Eni already fixed prostheses placed in arch top and over the ritual of brush / wire / mouthrinses. "No need to laugh more with your hand in front of the mouth or head down. I am very happy. "
Before sitting in the dentist's chair - which also can be adapted to give more comfort to patients - the elderly through a medical interview more elaborate than the common patient. We must identify the diseases, drugs that are administered and the level of autonomy of the patient. "A multidisciplinary approach is always. The health of the mouth is part of the system of the individual, can not be seen in isolation, "explains Danielle odontogeriatra Machado Neves.
The tooth is one of the few organs of the body that resists the aging without losing functionality, provided it receives the proper care and treatment. Change the color, the format - due to wear - but can be preserved until the end of life.
As the years go by and because of the use of drugs and other diseases, the mouth of the elderly need more specific care. "The mouth is dry and the saliva is very important for chewing, speech, digestion and the cleansing of the mouth," says Danielle. To combat the symptoms, it indicates use of stimulants and mouthwash with liquid to a gel that acts as artificial saliva.
Another common problem in the oral health of older people are the root caries and periodontitis. The loss of ability affects the quality of manual brushing and routine cleaning. "The caries reaches the part of the tooth closest to the gum, which is also without adequate cleaning," he says.
Daily Hygiene
Some adjustments to the equipment most common oral cleaning help to make cleaning more effective for elderly patients
Brush
The brushes are more suited to more efficiently displayed to brushing. With more grip, give strength in movements for cleaning of dentures and even the dental arch. There are other models imported and adapted to throttle the bike or motorcycle.
Shifter
Fingers with little flexibility does not help in time to pass the wire between the teeth. Traffickers are the most suitable for the role, because help in the absence of motor coordination.
Scraper
Waste food must also be removed from the language, with the help of a scraper. Eliminates the bad breath and helps prevent candid.
Source: Gazeta do Povo
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