Are you a baby boomer Then its time to visit a Dentist

Change is inevitable, which is why we see ourselves adjusting to changes at every stage of life. But you will have to agree, one change that never feels good (at any stage) is dental pain.

According to a recent survey, - the average life expectancy of Canadians has shot up to 80.7 years, making baby boomers susceptible to a lot of dental problems despite the fact they take oral health seriously. If you fall in this category and are looking for a dentist, Vancouver is the place to ensure complete oral care.

Who are baby boomers?

People born between the years 1946 and 1964 are often referred to as baby boomers. This clearly means that thousands of people will tu
65, in Canada alone, in 2012. Being a baby boomer, - you already might have experienced a range of dental experiences, good or bad.

Why are baby boomers falling prey to dental ailments?

An increase in life expectancy means oral problems that never existed when people had a shorter life span. Moreover, people have become quite conscious and don’t want to lose teeth, which mean opting directly for extractions takes a back seat.
Dental problems faced by baby boomers

Problem 1: Unnoticed Tooth Decay

A very common problem faced by old people in Canada is tooth decay, which goes unnoticed most of the times. Have you ever considered the fact that the fillings you got years back as a child, when you used to eat a lot of chocolates and didn’t brush teeth properly, are getting old just like you?

Guess not! According to a few studies, it has been found that close to 78-80% people with fillings failed to recognize decay under it. Since, old fillings mean amalgam or a mixture of pure mercury liquid and silver powder, they don’t stick completely to the edges of a tooth, which leads to underlined decay over the years.

Problem 2: Tooth under Distress

Teeth also age and go through a lot of bite stress over the years. Different kinds of stresses can actually reflect in the mouth, which may lead to

• Limited opening range of the mouth
• Pain in face and neck, due to muscle tension
• Teeth sensitivity
• Cracking of tooth
• Tooth wearing
• Uneven teeth
• TMD or Temporomandibular joint dysfunctio

Problem 3: Problems that come with Age

Various kinds of health issues, like heart ailments, nutritional deficiency, bone density and diabetes, to name a few, plus various kinds of medications can lead to serious troubles related to teeth and gums in old age. But, the most prominent in Canada is related to adult root cavities.

With age and brushing over the years, the gums get pushed back and in turn the teeth base is exposed. If statistics are to be believed, 57-60% seniors in Canada have to deal with tooth sensitivity due to an exposed teeth base. Dry mouth is another very common issue along with mouth sores staining, yellowing and darkening of teeth.

Ways to deal with - such tooth-related problems

The advances made in the field of cosmetic dentistry is worth applauding and a good dentist in Vancouver, and even other places in Canada, can help you feel quite good in terms of oral health. In fact, a few oral conditions can also be indicative of other health problems, which make it even important to visit a dentist. Apart from this, switching to a toothbrush with softer bristles, swapping your regular toothpaste with one recommended by the dentist and a regular visit at your family dentist should keep all you baby boomers smiling with confidence.

Modern day dentistry techniques understand that no one likes drills with a low speed and no-numb dental treatments. This very well explains the fear of visiting a dentist that is stuck in your mind because of old dentistry techniques that were used. But, what practices were followed in the olden days are not followed anymore in this modern day world, so it’s time to say ‘good bye fear’ and ‘hello’ to an even more ravishing smile.