Elderly people have large interdental spaces, which are easy to fill with food and form dental plaque. At this point we need other tools to help.
One, do a good job of cleaning your teeth
1. Dental floss There are many kinds of dental floss. It is recommended for the elderly to use a dental floss stick because it is relatively easy to operate. When using, look in the mirror, hold a thin stick of dental floss in your hand, place the dental floss at the interdental space where the two teeth meet, and use a saw to make the dental floss enter the interdental space until the gums, and gently move up and down against the side of the teeth. Scrape 5 to 6 times, and then clean the other side between the teeth in the same way. Gently remove the dental floss in a saw-like manner. After using the dental floss, gargle with the mouth can make our mouth cleaner.
2. Tooth irrigator The irrigator can not only use high-pressure pulsed water to rinse the gap between the teeth that cannot be brushed by the toothbrush, but also massage the gums to promote local blood circulation. In addition, the use method of the dental irrigator is simple and convenient for the elderly to operate. The only way to truly clean your teeth is to use the Bath Brushing method in combination with flossing, interdental brushes or irrigators.
2. Regular oral examination Regular oral examination, it is recommended that the elderly have an oral examination every 6 to 12 months to detect oral problems in time.
1. Seek immediate medical attention when problems are found Red, swollen and bleeding gums are the early symptoms of periodontal disease. When the above symptoms appear, you should seek medical attention in time to prevent further aggravation of the disease.
2. Tooth loss, timely repair If there is a tooth loss, it should be repaired in time to reduce the impact of the missing tooth on the adjacent teeth, otherwise it will lead to more and more missing teeth. Missing teeth not only affect the chewing and digestive functions of the elderly, but also affect the physical and mental health of the elderly.
3. Regular teeth cleaning and calculus removal It is recommended that the elderly should have their teeth cleaned once a year. Asking a professional doctor to do a serious teeth cleaning can not only remove the calculus on the teeth, but also detect small problems on the teeth as soon as possible. Reminder We intervene promptly. (via Beijing Xuanwu Hospital)
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