Health Tip: Dental Visits for Older Patients

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(HealthDay News) -- For seniors, regular dental visits are as important as ever.

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The Cleveland Clinic lists these questions that older patients and their dentists should discuss:

• Are you visiting the dentist often enough?
• Have you noticed any recent changes in your mouth?
• Do you have any teeth that are loose, sensitive or bothering you in any way?
• Do you have problems tasting, swallowing or chewing food?
• Do you have any pain, bleeding or sores in your mouth?
• Do you have any swelling or bumps near the teeth?

-- Diana Kohnle