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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 16, 2025

4 min

Why is stippling absent in old age? Understanding age-related gum changes

Studies indicate that most adults over 50 have little to no gingival stippling, a change that reflects normal aging rather than a disease. So, why is stippling absent in old age? The disappearance is a result of several histological and cellular alterations in the gum tissue over time, including thinning and decreased keratinization.

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Oct 7, 2025

5 min

What part of the periodontium thins and has decreased Keratinization with age?

With age, the structures that support your teeth undergo predictable changes, and understanding these shifts is key to maintaining a healthy smile. One of the most significant changes includes alterations to the gingival epithelium, which is the specific part of the periodontium that thins and has decreased keratinization with age.

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