Formerly, people had no idea of ​​the need for prevention and hygiene of the oral cavity or how they affected their health. 

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Currently, with the advancement of medicine, we live more and with more quality. 

Not long ago, it was common to reach the old age without the natural teeth. Facing any serious problem, the teeth were extracted, damaging the chewing efficiency. 

Today, it is proven that the infections in the oral cavity affect not only the teeth but also the general health of the elderly people. 

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Due to lack of knowledge and / or manual difficulty to thoroughly clean the teeth and the gum, periodontal diseases can occur more frequently, enabling the mouth bacteria to reach the bloodstream and become lodged in other organs such as the heart. These bacteria can also enhance arthritis and rheumatism, all too common in the elderly people. 

A poorly maintained mouth is more prone to decay, to toothache and to the need for root canal treatment. The decrease of the salivary flow is also of no benefit. 

Many of the older people, which no longer have an easy locomotion, find themselves full of cavities and dental outbreaks, having to go to the dentist several times to treat these problems and get their health back. 

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THE ELDER MUST HAVE THEIR NATURAL TEETH PRESERVED AND RECEIVE PREVENTIVE LESSONS FOR MAINTAINING ORAL AND GENERAL HEALTH."