Older adults continue to be at risk for getting cavities. Especially in cases where gum or bone loss has exposed roots of teeth and in cases where medications cause dryness of the mouth. This USA Today report discusses some of those risks, some ways to help prevent these cavities, and the importance of regular dental examinations at all ages.

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/life/2015/02/16/old-cavities-think-dentists-say/23515439/