Dental Benefit, Seniors and Cavities
Seniors have a higher risk of dental decay due to dry mouth and receding gums. However apart from that other factors can be, inadequate cleaning of teeth and gums, infrequent dental care or debilitating diseases that limit personal care.
Acid reflux is also a common condition with age and may play a role in tooth decay as the highly corrosive stomach acid eats the outer tooth enamel that is the main protective barrier of teeth. Seniors may have to see their dentist more then just twice a year in order to maintain their dental and oral health care