For various reasons, the risk of root rot in the elderly is high:
The exposed root surface is more common in the elderly, which puts the elderly at higher risk of root rot.
Older people are more likely to experience dry mouth, usually as a side effect of drugs. Saliva helps protect your teeth from tooth decay, so when there is not enough saliva, your risk of tooth decay increases.
Older people are more likely to struggle with arthritis or poor eyesight, which may make it more difficult to care for the teeth or to know that food is stuck in your mouth.
