Senior Dental Care
Oral health plays a key role in healthy aging, and our office specializes in senior dental care. We provide gentle, compassionate treatment tailored to the unique needs of older adults.
Senior Dental Care Services in Denver, NC
We recognize the unique oral health needs of seniors and are dedicated to offering thorough, compassionate care. We aim to help older patients maintain strong oral health, proper function, and confidence in their smiles. By emphasizing preventative care, restorative treatments, and personalized solutions, we support seniors as they manage the specific challenges that come with aging teeth and gums.
Our Senior Dental Care Services
We offer a wide range of dental services tailored to meet the needs of seniors, including:
- Routine Checkups and Cleanings: Regular dental visits are crucial for maintaining oral health, preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and detecting potential issues early.
- Dental Implants for Seniors: A durable and natural-looking solution for missing teeth, dental implants can significantly improve a senior’s quality of life by enhancing their ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
- Dentures and Partial Dentures: We provide customized denture solutions designed to fit comfortably and look natural, restoring the function and appearance of missing teeth.
- Gum Disease Treatment: Special attention to gum health is vital for seniors, as they are more susceptible to gum disease. We offer treatments ranging from scaling and root planing to more advanced procedures to manage and treat gum disease effectively.
- Restorative Dental Care: From fillings and crowns to bridges, we offer restorative treatments to repair or replace damaged or decayed teeth, ensuring seniors can enjoy a fully functional smile.
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What are common dental problems among seniors?
Common dental problems among seniors include cavities in teeth, gum disease, dry mouth, tooth loss, worn or cracked teeth, and issues with existing restorations like crowns or fillings.
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What dental problems can cause health issues?
Dental problems like untreated cavities in teeth, gum disease, oral infections, and failing restorations (such as old cavity fillings or tooth colored fillings) can lead to broader health issues, including heart disease, diabetes complications, and respiratory infections.
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How can seniors take care of their teeth as they age?
Seniors can care for their teeth by brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth every day, staying on top of regular dental visits, eating a tooth-friendly diet, managing dry mouth, and keeping up with any needed restorative care like cavity fillings or tooth colored fillings to fix cavities and protect aging teeth.
More questions about senior dental care?
If you have any questions or concerns about caring for your teeth as you get older, contact us or request your next appointment. We also provide a variety of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental services.
