Dentist Luiza Avtandilyan, founder of the Smilestudio clinic, told socialbites.ca about how teeth age.
According to the doctor, teeth start aging at the age of 25.
“Tooth enamel undergoes major changes, which becomes significantly thinner, which leads to a decrease in tooth height – which is why many elderly people face the problem of osteoporosis of the jaw or toothlessness,” explained Louise Avtandilyan.
In addition to the enamel, dentin, the hard tissue of the tooth, also undergoes changes and loses its ability to regenerate.
“The pulp, which is the soft tissue of the tooth, also undergoes changes: Due to the accumulation of minerals in the dental units and the slowdown of collagen production in the body, the condition of the veins and capillaries deteriorates, which causes deterioration. in the processes of blood supply and mineralization of the tooth,” added the dentist.
According to Luiza Avtandilyan, the gums and oral cavity are also aging:
“In old age, due to impaired blood flow, the gums lose their ability to hold the teeth in place, which causes the teeth to loosen and fall out, the oral mucosa loses its elasticity, becomes thinner and more sensitive, which significantly slows down the movement of the teeth. healing processes in the oral cavity.
Malnutrition, bad habits and lack of hygiene can cause loss of healthy appearance, development of diseases and tooth loss.
Previously Avtandilyan warned using whitening toothpastes