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The 6 Biggest Dental Problems for People Over 50

Older people are keeping their teeth longer. However, there are problems likely to crop up making regular dental visits important. Some of the problems are:

Tooth decay often around fillings and root.
Dry mouth leading to demineralization of the teeth.
Oral cancer linked to heavy alcohol use and tobacco smoking
Gum disease that can progress to periodontitis and loss of teeth

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