As human beings start to age, they become prone to a variety of dental health problems such as, receding gums, cavities, and other periodontal diseases. These physical ailments can make life difficult. Hence, to live your retirement days with happiness, it is important to pay extra attention to your oral health. Here are some of the problems to watch out for as you age: Dark teeth- caused mainly by change in dentin and consumption of stain-causing beverages and foods over the years. Darker teeth can also result from thinning of the enamel that makes the yellower dentin show through. Dry mouth. Dry mouth is normally a result of decreased saliva flow that happens due to cancer treatments (use of radiation to the neck and head area) and diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome. Medicines can also make the mouth dry. Gum disease. Caused due to plaque, food debris, ill-fitted bridges and dentures, use of tobacco products, poor...