Gerodontics

/ˌdʒɛroʊˈdɑntɪks/ noun

Definition

The dental specialty that focuses on treating oral and dental problems in elderly patients, including issues with dentures, implants, and age-related tooth decay.

Etymology

From gerodontic + '-ics' (the practice or science of). The '-ics' suffix turns the adjective into a noun representing the entire discipline or practice.

Kelly Says

Gerodontics reveals that teeth tell your whole aging story—worn surfaces show diet, staining reveals medication use, and recession patterns indicate decades of tooth-brushing technique.

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