Seniors With Dental Dry Mouth In The Johnson City, Bristol, Rogersville, Gate City Virginia and Kingsport Tennessee Area Can Now Be Helped at Scott A Walters DDS.

Scott A Walters DDS

2025 Meadowview Parkway Suite 101 = Kingsport TN = 37660 = (423) 247-6521

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Dr. Walters feels that good habits of effective daily brushing, diet, and use of fluoride will help the aging person adapt to changing conditions. Reduced salivary flow and addition of medications will affect oral health dramatically.

Changes of the teeth and gums:
Dr. Walters has noted that teeth will darken because of long-term exposure to plaque and changes in the dentin within the tooth. The gums may recede and uncover the roots. Exposed roots will be darker than the enamel part of the tooth and are prone to decay. Fillings can decay and darken, too, as they weaken over time.

"Dry Mouth" may develop: Saliva is useful to lubricate, wash away plaque, and neutralize the acid produced by plaque. Flow of saliva can be reduced by a medical disorder or be a side effect of antihistamine, decongestants, pain killers or diuretics.

The build-up of plaque will accelerate tooth decay. There will also be more gum infection which will cause a loss of bone support for the teeth. Poorly-fitting or poorly-cleaned dentures, illness, and some medications increase the severity of the problem.

For more information regarding dental problems of the elderly, please call Scott A Walters DDS at (423) 247-6521 today.

Scott A Walters DDS

Dental health care for seniors

Dental Health For Seniors In Kingsport Tennessee and the surrounding Johnson City - Bristol - Rogersville - Gate City Virginia TN areas.

Dental Health For Seniors
In Kingsport Tennessee and the surrounding
Johnson City - Bristol - Rogersville - Gate City Virginia TN areas.