As people reach old age, parts of their body start todegenerate. They often lose muscle strength, and their skin becomesmuch looser. Eyesight and hearing start to diminish. If the persondid not take good care of their teeth as a child and adult,dentures may need to be purchased.Teeth are a very important part of the body. They assist inchewing and talking. Without them, people are only able to eat verysoft foods and drink. Teeth are made of enamel, but the enamel canfade away. If the person did not brush their teeth well, cavitiesand plaque may plague the teeth. Cavities are holes in teeth thatslowly eat away at the tooth. Plaque is a unwanted buildup ofbacteria on the teeth. The dentist should be visited regularly toprevent these dental problems. Correct brushing also helps.As the teeth r