If you had to name which body parts reveal the most about your age and you are like most women, you’d probably first think of your face and neck. If prodded, you might also cite your hands or your hair. Every day, it seems a new age-defying product is introduced to address the effects of aging on these areas.

Moisturizers, masques, makeup, even shampoos and supercharged hand lotions are being manufactured with alpha hydroxy acids and pollutant-fighting antioxidants to help you turn back the hands of time.

Do you consider your teeth to be an age-revealer? You should. Receding gums, root cavities and dark tooth discoloration are all signs associated with aging, according to dental experts.

the roots and teeth, making them difficult to clean. Furthermore, teeth become prone to gumline cavities and bacteria buildup that can lead to gum disease and bad breath.

As a result, the changing needs of the teeth and mouth require extra care. One precaution is to use a toothpaste especially developed for older teeth and gums. Choose your toothpaste carefully, buying one that is low in abrasives. Make sure it contains fluoride and calcium to help reverse decay by remineralizing teeth.

Tests have shown that regular use of a low abrasive toothpaste can help stop adult tooth decay and promote healthy teeth and gums. A low abrasive toothpaste can also help to fight receding gums and retard and prevent decay on roots of teeth and along the gumline.

In addition, bad breath increases as we age due to bacteria build-up and increased dry mouth.

An alcohol-free mouthwash can help to restore teeth and gums to a healthier, younger look and feel while providing powerful, long-lasting breath-freshening action.