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Oral Hygiene

30 November 2023

As people grow older, difficulties may occur in maintaining oral hygiene due to medical issues, mobility limitations, or decreased functionality.

The most important things you can do to maintain your oral hygiene, are:

  • Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste
  • If you have mobility issues that make brushing difficult, ask for help, and if necessary, use an electric toothbrush
  • You can use dental cleaning accessories like flossing toothpicks, and other devices

If you have dentures, make sure to clean them after each meal and remove them before bedtime. When the dentures are out of your mouth, soak them in a special cleansing solution.

If you are having difficulties, ask for help in maintaining oral hygiene, cleaning your mouth and dentures, and brushing your natural teeth.

Maintaining oral hygiene has an extremely important role in our overall health.

  • It helps maintain mouth and tooth health our entire lives
  • It prevents problems, such as speech and eating difficulties
  • It prevents pains and discomfort
  • It prevents infections and gum diseases
  • It reduces the risk of developing heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes
  • It promotes general wellbeing and health

How to maintain oral Hygiene

  • Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft and easy to hold toothbrush, and fluoridated toothpaste
  • If you have mobility issues which make it difficult to brush your teeth, ask for help. You can also use an electric toothbrush
  • If necessary, you can use dental cleaning accessories like flossing, toothpicks, and other devices

How to protect your dentures

  • Rinse your dentures in cold or lukewarm running water immediately after the meal over a sink full of water or a soft towel
  • Before bedtime, it is recommended to remove the dentures, clean your mouth, clean the dentures, and put them in a dedicated dish for the night
  • It is recommended to use a special brush to clean the dentures
  • When the dentures are out of your mouth, soak them in a special cleansing solution, which can be bought in a pharmacy

As people grow older, difficulties may occur in maintaining oral hygiene due to medical issues, mobility limitations, or decreased functionality. If you find it difficult to maintain your oral hygiene, ask for help keeping a clean mouth, cleaning your mouth and dentures, and brushing your natural teeth.

For further information about oral health among older adults

It is important to note

It is important to note

As of 2022, seventy-five-year-olds are eligible for prevention, conservation, and restoration (prosthetic) dental treatments.

Examinations, descaling treatments, and bitewing X-rays are all provided with no copayment. Other treatments are provided with a low copayment, according to the type of treatment.