DT 8 Gerodontics Crossword

Scrubbing too hard with a toothbrush can cause ______________ near the gumline.
Tooth grinding can result in _____________ on the tooth surface.
Medications can lead to a decrease in saliva otherwise known as _______________.
If a patient had a decrease in salivary flow and had limited dexterity resulting in poor oral hygiene this could lead to root ___________.
In the stages of aging, ____________ older adults start to have multiple health problems.
Tooth loss may be caused by, root caries, xerostomia, and ______________ disease.
Ill fitting dentures can lead to ____________ sores.
A preventive procedure to desensitize exposed roots would be the use of a fluoride __________.
A denture should be stored in a ________ air tight container when not in use.
Due to patient’s dexterity, cognitive decline, xerostomia due to medications ______ planing is required more frequently.