Teeth may be more fragile in elderly age, there are many things patient attendant can do.He should be cautious  regarding oral care of bed ridden patient teeth as well as mouth and gums. It’s well known that oral health is closely linked to overall health, especially when it comes to older age. In elderly age changes occur throughout your body, including your mouth.

Why oral care is important?

Patient caregiver should know that poor oral healths with other health considerations should be taken care in older adults. Maintaining a strong oral care rules are crucial to ensure overall health. Here are a few reasons:

• Infection can be deadly

Oral infection can lead to problems such as pneumonia, root decay, dead tooth, gum and heart disease. Some of these infections like cavity, are annoyingly painful, like pneumonia can be deadly.

• Higher risk of disease

If you don’t care of your teeth, old patient blood sugar levels may go up, it can lead to diabetes.Trained attendant must check sugar levels regularly.Because in this type of infection in your mouth or gums the bacteria may travel to patient’s lungs or heart. Good oral hygiene is a great way to reduce the risk of disease. 

• Dry mouth 

The mouth needs saliva to protect the teeth from cavity and prevent oral infections. Long term dry mouth can lead to gum disease and cavities.These conditions make’s it difficult to eat and patient may develop malnutrition.Medical attendant should make proper chart of patient meals properly, it is very important in oral care of bed ridden.

ADVICE

• Brush your teeth twice a daily

Dental hygiene is essential for all. It helps prevent cavities, gum disease and bad breath. It also promotes the overall health and well being.

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