Healthy Dental Care Tips
The oral health of the elderly is an important part of physical health, but due to the influence of factors such as declining physical function and weakened immunity of the elderly, the oral problems of the elderly are becoming increasingly prominent. Good oral hygiene Xi are essential to prevent and control oral problems and improve the quality of life of the elderly.
1) Common manifestations of oral problems in the elderly.
As we all know, oral problems in the elderly are mainly manifested by symptoms such as loose teeth, tooth decay, and bleeding gums. Among them, loose teeth are one of the most common oral problems in the elderly, often leading to health problems such as difficulty chewing and poor nutrient absorption. In addition, the decrease in saliva secretion and wear and tear on the tooth surface in the elderly will also exacerbate the occurrence of oral problems in the elderly.
2) Interpretation of oral problems in the elderly by traditional Chinese medicine theory.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, oral problems in the elderly are mostly related to lack of qi and blood, kidney deficiency, and weakened spleen and stomach function. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that teeth are the remnants of qi and blood stored in the kidneys, and the gums are closely related to the spleen and stomach. Therefore, it is of great significance to nourish the kidneys and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach to prevent oral problems in the elderly.
3) Traditional Chinese medicine health care measures.
1.Warm and tonic kidney: Ginseng, wolfberry and other medicinal materials can be used to make decoction or soup, which has the effect of nourishing kidney qi and improving resistance.
2.Strengthen the spleen and stomach: It is recommended to choose yam, lily, hawthorn and other ingredients as common foods to strengthen the spleen and stomach, which will help improve the spleen and stomach function of the elderly.
3.Regulate oral qi and blood: Commonly used rhodiola, Zexing and other medicinal materials, can be made into ointment or oral medicine, applied to the oral cavity, can improve the symptoms of oral qi and blood insufficiency.
4) Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions to prevent oral problems in the elderly.
1.Shenling Atractylodes Powder: Ginseng, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephalus and other medicinal materials are selected to make traditional Chinese medicine powder, which is taken with warm water every morning and evening, which helps to enhance kidney function and improve the prevention effect of oral problems.
2.Jade Screen Powder: Made of ligustrum seeds, light bamboo leaves, white peony and other medicinal materials, it is taken every day after meals, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of oral problems in the elderly and improve the quality of life.
Conclusion: Oral problems in the elderly are an important part of the health of the elderly, and good oral hygiene Xi is the key to preventing and controlling oral problems. Traditional Chinese medicine health care measures and famous prescriptions are good prevention and best methods for the oral problems of the elderly, and after reasonable selection and use, they will help to improve the quality of life of the elderly and ensure their health.
References: 1Wang Zongbiao, Chen Jing, Zhou Fei, et al. Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy Based on the Theory of Syndrome Differentiation in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Based on the Clinical Practice of Diabetes Mellitus in Cream Formula[J].Journal of Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2018, 20(2): 107-109