Good oral health is especially important for the elder population. Unfortunately, for shut-ins, disabled or assisted living patients, the time or expense incidental to transportation or treatment of dental conditions often postpones appropriate care.
Proper care includes:
• Examinations for cavities, gum disease, and oral cancers, infections.
• Repairing, relining or providing new denture fabrication for better fit and function
• Restoring teeth which have cavities via traditional fills, bonding or crowns
• Early treatment to moderate gum disease, non surgically
• Creating bite guards where indicated to protect the dentition
Elders and their caregivers sometimes do not recognize the physical benefits of regular examinations. For instance, studies show that gum inflammation and disease in the elderly are related to heart problems. In addition, many medications result in a drier mouth, which results in increased root decay notwithstanding an excellent record of previous dental care and dental work.
Consider selecting a dentist with the ability to provide at-home or mobile care. The psychological benefits to patients experiencing residential care should not be underestimated. Treatment in a familiar environment produces less stress and requires less waiting time for the patient, aides and caregivers. Additionally, the patient’s transportation costs are greatly decreased. We can provide this type of care to you, a loved one, or someone you know.
Disclaimer: David A. Dersh, D.M.D., P.A. serves its patients by educating them on their options to best meet their dental needs, empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health.
All information provided is for general information and educational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical or healthcare advice, or to diagnose medical problems, or to take the place of professional medical care. Consult a qualified dentist or physician to determine an individualized treatment plan or to gain medical or healthcare-related advice.
© 2009 David A. Dersh, D.M.D., P.A.
Proper care includes:
• Examinations for cavities, gum disease, and oral cancers, infections.
• Repairing, relining or providing new denture fabrication for better fit and function
• Restoring teeth which have cavities via traditional fills, bonding or crowns
• Early treatment to moderate gum disease, non surgically
• Creating bite guards where indicated to protect the dentition
Elders and their caregivers sometimes do not recognize the physical benefits of regular examinations. For instance, studies show that gum inflammation and disease in the elderly are related to heart problems. In addition, many medications result in a drier mouth, which results in increased root decay notwithstanding an excellent record of previous dental care and dental work.
Ongoing elder dental care may provide some of the following benefits:
• Improved health arising from a redress of chewing function abnormalities, specifically better digestion and intake of nutrients
• A decrease in the risk of inhalation pneumonia from oral bacteria with regular maintenance
• A potential decrease in the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with non surgical treatment of early or moderate periodontitis
• Improved health arising from a redress of chewing function abnormalities, specifically better digestion and intake of nutrients
• A decrease in the risk of inhalation pneumonia from oral bacteria with regular maintenance
• A potential decrease in the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with non surgical treatment of early or moderate periodontitis
Consider selecting a dentist with the ability to provide at-home or mobile care. The psychological benefits to patients experiencing residential care should not be underestimated. Treatment in a familiar environment produces less stress and requires less waiting time for the patient, aides and caregivers. Additionally, the patient’s transportation costs are greatly decreased. We can provide this type of care to you, a loved one, or someone you know.
Disclaimer: David A. Dersh, D.M.D., P.A. serves its patients by educating them on their options to best meet their dental needs, empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health.
All information provided is for general information and educational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical or healthcare advice, or to diagnose medical problems, or to take the place of professional medical care. Consult a qualified dentist or physician to determine an individualized treatment plan or to gain medical or healthcare-related advice.
© 2009 David A. Dersh, D.M.D., P.A.
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