Normal age-related changes in the mouth include:
A) thickening of the enamel on the teeth.
B) recession of the gums.
C) increase in saliva production
D) leukoplakia.

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With age,gums tend to recede,leaving the newly exposed area of the teeth below the previous gum line vulnerable to tooth decay.Enamel on teeth is worn away and abraded.The production of saliva decreases with age.Leukoplakia,a white patchy coating that occurs on the oral mucosa,is not normal and requires further evaluation and possibly biopsy.

Normal Age-Related Changes in the Mouth Include