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Aging: What to expect
Your memory
Your cardiovascular system
Your eyes and ears
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Your heart and blood vessels
Your bones, joints and muscles
Your digestive system
Your bladder and urinary tract
Your memory and thinking skills
Your eyes
Your Ears
Your teeth
Your skin
Your weight
Your sexuality
Your cardiovascular system
Your eyes and ears
Content
Your heart and blood vessels
Your bones, joints and muscles
Your digestive system
Your bladder and urinary tract
Your memory and thinking skills
Your eyes
Your Ears
Your teeth
Your skin
Your weight
Your sexuality
Your teeth
What's happening
The gums might pull back from the teeth. Certain medicine also can cause dry mouth, such as those that treat allergies, asthma, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. As a result, the teeth and gums might become slightly more prone to decay and infection.
What you can do
To help keep your teeth and gums healthy:
- Brush and floss. Brush your teeth twice a day. And clean between your teeth once a day using regular dental floss or an interdental cleaner.
- Schedule regular checkups. Visit your dentist or dental hygienist for regular dental checkups.
