The nurse is teaching a group of older adults about expected changes in dental health related to aging. Which statement by one of the older adults indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Tooth enamel is more pliable."
2. "The loss of bone density with aging results in tooth decay and breakage."
3. "Increases in saliva production increase exposure of the tooth's enamel to corrosive agents."
4. "Metabolic changes in aging contribute to dental destruction."
Correct Answer: 2
Changes in bone health related to aging increase the risk of tooth loss and teeth fractures. Tooth enamel becomes more brittle with aging. Saliva production decreases with aging. Metabolic changes do not cause dental decay or fractures.
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