now we have a good life. We don't worry about eating and drinking, having no place to live and having no clothes to wear. It's a matter of living to 81 minutes! Are you ready to stay healthy, eat well, sleep well and wander around at the age of 81?

It coincides with the Beijing Elderly Health Activity Week. As a dentist, I will teach you the secrets of oral health from the teeth, so that you can enjoy delicious food at the age of 81 and keep your whole body healthy.

first, change the inherent concept. Don't think you are old when you are 71 years old and 81 years old. You should know that the progress of modern science and technology is far faster than our imagination. In a few years, maybe some freezing technology and genetic technology will make you live over 111 years old.

So, 71 years old is still young, so don't give up if you have any problems to solve or treatments! No research shows that when you get older, you should lose your teeth and have to drink porridge. As long as it is properly maintained, it is not a problem to keep at least 21 edible teeth at the age of 81.

second, change the old thinking. Don't think that God made man unchanged for ten thousand years. Our body is a machine whose parts will age and wear. If you buy a car at home, you have to maintain it regularly to drive safely. Your own body must also be maintained regularly. That important part, such as heart, lungs and eyes, needs regular physical examination. Our teeth not only need to see a doctor regularly, but also need to be cleaned by a doctor. The cleaning process is also the inspection process.

Third, try new living habits and lay a solid foundation for the future. For example, you used to brush your teeth 1 times a day, so add it once now, and brush for 1 minutes at a time, then brush for 2 more minutes. In the past, you used to brush simply horizontally or vertically, so now you should learn the correct and effective brushing method from your doctor. You have never used dental floss before, so try it now and clean all the dirt between your teeth.

These are very good methods that you can do at home by yourself, saving money and effort. Because dental diseases are a bit like chronic diseases such as hypertension and heart disease, nothing happened at first. When you feel pain, it has generally become a big problem, and subsequent treatment will be very troublesome, so prevention is the key.

The fourth secret is: Never ignore minor problems. The sooner you solve them, the easier it will be and the more money you will save. If you have to kill your nerves, or need periodontal surgery, or even pull out teeth and insert teeth, your energy and time will increase geometrically! Of course, the cost is also long. Besides, I suffer. Although there are comfortable treatments and good anesthetics now, we can make it as simple as possible.

Finally, consider that you have to live to be 111 years old. The future belongs not only to young people, but also to you and your family. Don't underestimate the health of the oral cavity, it is also a part of your overall health, and even affects your cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Moreover, its health is also a sign that a beautiful smile is young and upward. For a better life in the future, it is not a dream to brush your teeth, floss, see a dentist and treat them early.

Pay attention to the early and the small, so as to prevent the slow progress. It is recommended that the majority of patients and friends come to the hospital for oral examination at least every six months!

Author: Ji Jin, Periodontist