This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu

Darling, Mary

Wesselman, Janet

This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.Darling, Mary; Wesselman, Janet. (1977). Nutrition for Seniors The Importance of Dental Care. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/205230

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I\ I ,..,, Extension Folder 351-1977 Agricultural Extension Service University of Minnesota Nutrition for Seniors The Importance of Dental Care Good nutrition and good oral hygiene are two health habits that work together. Good nutrition can contribute to healthy gums and teeth. And good oral hygiene can help you keep your teeth so that you can chew your food and digest it better. If you have dentures you need healthy gum tissue to wear them comfort-ably and chew without pain. If you have discomfort, see your dentist. Chewing isn't the only reason your teeth are important. Your teeth contribute to the shape of your face and jaw and help you pronounce your words. Avoid frequent use of: •Candy •Cum • Dried fruits • Sticky baked goods. •Sweetened drinks such as carbonated beverages or fruit drinks • Cough Drops Debris and soft plaque accumulate be-tween the teeth and along the gum line each day. The plaque comes from the in-teraction of sugars and bacteria in the mouth. A toothbrush cannot clean these areas between teeth so it is important to use dental floss every day. If the plaque is not removed it will hard-en into calculus and irritate the gum tissue and the bone that hold the tooth in place. Eventually the tooth may loosen and fall out. Adults are more apt to lose teeth be-cause of periodontal (gum and bone) dis-ease than because of decay and cavities. See your dentist regularly. Good snack choices: • Crisp fruits and vegetables •Crackers eNuts •Cheese and Milk • Unsweetened beverages w~-., .. ·~ ·, ·,' ~ ~ ~ Milk 111111~1~1i1~1~1ii1i1f 1ij11l1i111i1i1~1i ~1!111~~11111 3 1951 D01 927 389 R Take Care of Your Teeth Every Day Use dental floss to remove the debris and soft plaque that accumulates between the teeth and underneath the gum tissue. Brush the surfaces with a soft bristle brush. A void snacking on sweet, sticky foods. Don't chew or bite hard items such as ice cubes or hard candy. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Roland H. Abraham, Director of Agricul-tural Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108. The University of Minnesota, including the Agricultural Extension Service, is commit-ted to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without re-gard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Prepared by Mary Darling, extension nutritionist, and Janet Wesselman, registered dietitian, to be used in con-junction with the slide set, "Nutrition for Seniors." 

Nutrition for Seniors The Importance of Dental Care

This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.Darling, Mary; Wesselman, Janet. (1977). Nutrition for Seniors The Importance of Dental Care. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/205229

Extension Folder 351-1977 Agricultural Extension Service University of Minnesota Nutrition for Seniors The Importance of Dental Care Good nutrition and good oral hygiene are two health habits that work together. Good nutrition can contribute to healthy gums and teeth. And good oral hygiene can help you keep your teeth so that you can chew your food and digest it better. If you have dentures you need healthy gum tissue to wear them comfort-ably and chew without pain. If you have discomfort, see your dentist. Chewing isn't the only reason your teeth are important. Your teeth contribute to the shape of your face and jaw and help you pronounce your words. Avoid frequent use of: •Candy •Cum • Dried fruits •Sticky baked goods. • Sweetened drinks such as carbonated beverages or fruit drinks • Cough Drops Debris and soft plaque accumulate be-tween the teeth and along the gum line each day. The plaque comes from the in-teraction of sugars and bacteria in the mouth. A toothbrush cannot clean these areas between teeth so it is important to use dental floss every day. If the plaque is not removed it will hard-en into calculus and irritate the gum tissue and the bone that hold the tooth in place. Eventually the tooth may loosen and fall out. Adults are more apt to lose teeth be-cause of periodontal (gum and bone) dis-ease than because of decay and cavities. See your dentist regularly. Good snack choices: • Crisp fruits and vegetables •Crackers eNuts •Cheese and Milk • Unsweetened beverages 111111ij1~1il1!1~1!1i1m11l1[111ij1i1ij1~ ~m1l1i11111 3 1951 D01 927 388 T Take Care of Your Teeth Every Day Use dental floss to remove the debris and soft plaque that accumulates between the teeth and underneath the gum tissue. Brush the surfaces with a soft bristle brush. Avoid snacking on sweet, sticky foods. Don't chew or bite hard items such as ice cubes or hard candy. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Roland H. Abraham, Director of Agricul-tural Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108. The University of Minnesota, including the Agricultural Extension Service, is commit-ted to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without re-gard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Prepared by Mary Darling, extension nutritionist, and Janet Wesselman, registered dietitian, to be used in con-junction with the slide set, "Nutrition for Seniors." 

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