Abstract: Old age is characterized by certain physical and psychological changes, and the effect of these changes on the individual determines, to a large extent, whether they will make good or poor personal and social adjustments. One of such changes is partial or complete edentulism. Edentulism is not just a physical change but it can also affect a person at psychological level and that is why, as oral health practioners, it is our responsibility to modify our attitude and reactions while dealing with such patients. This article discusses about the change in mindset of an individual in old age with edentulism and also how it affects their behavior and response towards the dental treatment.