Table 4 Gum and teeth problems, by age (%) (n = 512)
Total | 74–65 | 84–75 | 85 + | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Painful or sensitive gums | 20.0 | 19.7 | 17.0 | 29.0 |
Bleeding gums | 14.3 | 17.2 | 11.6 | 9.7 |
Loose teeth | 11.7 | 10.6 | 11.5 | 18.9 |
Swollen gums | 10.4 | 10.6 | 8.2 | 14.5 |
Chewing problems | 19.6 | 17.2 | 21.2 | 27.4 |
Of these: Eat soft foods due to chewing problems* | 63.5 | 55.3 | 58.1 | 94.4 |
Bad breath (often or sometimes) | 17.2 | 17.8 | 16.2 | 15.9 |