Which of the following is a true statement about dental health in older adults?
a. Most people can expect to lose most of their teeth by old age.
b. Excessive saliva production is a common problem among older adults.
c. Dentures should be cleaned once a day by brushing and soaking in a cleaning solu-tion.
d. A little blood on the toothbrush is normal.
C
Careful cleaning of dentures is necessary to prevent the buildup of residues that contribute to staining and odor, as well as to infection. Older adults can lose teeth, but more adults are retain-ing their teeth into older age. Tooth loss is most often a result of periodontal disease. Inadequate saliva production (xerostomia) is a common problem for older persons. Bleeding gums is a sign of periodontal disease.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).