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Poor Oral Health Leads to Poor General Health in Elder Patients

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Poor oral health leads to poor general health in elderly patients Name: Subject: Professor’s name: Topic: Date: Abstract 3 Introduction 3 The problems of poor health problem which leads to poor general heath in elder patients are discussed as follows 4 Dementia 4 Weight loss 5 Cardiovascular disorder 5 Diabetes Mellitus 6 Kidney diseases - 6 Respiratory diseases- 7 Stroke- 8 Stomach ulcers- 8 Cancer- 9 Quality of life- 9 Obstacle in providing protective or better oral care for geriatrics-

Poor Oral Health Leads to Poor General Health in Elder Patients

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Poor oral health leads to poor general health in elderly patientsName:Subject:Professor’s name:Topic:Date:Page 1
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Poor oral health leads to poor general health in elderly patientsAbstract.......................................................................................................................................................3Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3The problems of poor health problem which leads to poor general heath in elder patients are discussed as follows.........................................................................................................................................................4Dementia.....................................................................................................................................................4Weight loss..................................................................................................................................................5Cardiovascular disorder...............................................................................................................................5Diabetes Mellitus.....................................................................................................................................6Kidney diseases -.........................................................................................................................................6Respiratory diseases-...................................................................................................................................7Stroke-.........................................................................................................................................................8Stomach ulcers-...........................................................................................................................................8Cancer-........................................................................................................................................................9Quality of life-.............................................................................................................................................9Obstacle in providing protective or better oral care for geriatrics-..............................................................9Protective Dentistry factors-......................................................................................................................10Conclusion-...............................................................................................................................................11References:................................................................................................................................................12Page 2
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Poor oral health leads to poor general health in elderly patientsPoor oral health leads to poor general health in elderly patientsAbstract-Geriatric patients are more prone to pathogens and germs attack, leading to oral health problemswhile numbers of factors are preventable, it has been found hard to manage oral problems due toa number of existing diseases and other factors. In older age, general health is found to bedirectly proportional to poor oral health complications. Losses in defense system, harder bodytissue, loss of teeth are key factors which degrade the oral condition. However poor dentaldiseases are preventable. By taking the preventive methods, such as proper visiting to the dentalprofessional, maintaining useful hygiene to mouth cavity, oral health can be protected.Keywords: oral health, general health, periodontitis, age, defense systemIntroduction-Oral health is necessary for prosperity and general health. A person’s oral health signifiesindividual life’s quality and their normal health (Beard & Bloom, 2015). Mouth diseases can affect regular health and their progression may result in the rise of variousco-morbid conditions or may worsen the condition. Eatables whether it’s solid or liquid if notcared causes growth of germs in the mouth as the mouth is crowded with bacteria. The foodpresent in the mouth is used by the germs, and while breaking foods or sugars present, they formacid. The acidogenic properties may raise dental erosion and tooth decay which can harm theteeth resulting in the formation of a cavity. The progression of such problem may further resultsPage 3
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Poor oral health leads to poor general health in elderly patientsin inflammation around the teeth which is known as periodontitis. If periodontitis remainsuntreated, it may lead to critical and harmful chronic disease. Periodontal disease is a worldwidehealth disease which occurs due to an unmaintained balance between pathogen and persondefense ability which is altered by surrounding factors.Elder’s immune system fall with the rise in age. Due to the weakening of cells and cells mediatedprocess, the homeostasis or normal functioning in the presence of pathogens are compromisedwhich results in abnormal health and hence rise in oral problems (Patil, Varekar, Patil & Shigli,2016). Various associations have enlisted poor oral problems or symptoms that may be identifiedin elderly patients, few of them are:1.Xerostomia: Commonly known as dry mouth, saliva level is reduced and is associatedwith chews, swallow and speak of a person. Doctor’s advice to brush gently two times aday with fluoridated toothpaste.2.Dental caries: It is called as tooth decay. It occurs due to the certain type of bacteria.These bacteria form the acid that diminishs the tooth enamel, and the under layer of it.3.Edentulism – commonly known as tooth loss.4.Periodontitis5.Candidiasis- Improper brushing to teeth produces fungal infection which is known ascandidiasis. It gets collected in sores which produce dental pain and redness. The world population of aged people is increasing at a higher rate. It is assumed that by the year2050, people having age 60 or above will account for half of total population And in old people, the risk of chronic disease is more. So the bad oral condition adds up thepoor general health (O. Griffin, A. Jones, Brunson, M. Griffin & D. Bailey, 2012). Older peopleare having age 60 or above; there are very lesser no. of natural teeth or absence of teeth. So oralPage 4
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