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As the body ages, some of its systems seem to be less resilient than one might remember in their youth. Teeth can be one of the areas of the body that see the effects of aging, if for no other reason than a lifetime of erosion from foods and beverages. It's normal for even people who brush daily to see some signs of tooth wear as they age. However, there are ways to treat and fight against actually losing teeth with age.

Gums are a vital part of the mouth - they surround the teeth and are the soft tissue that covers the jaw. Unhealthy gums are seen by others and can be recognized by identifying various symptoms such as consistently bad breath, bleeding gums, tooth separation, swollen gums - the indications of unhealthy gums that need to be treated before reaching another stage.