Why Seniors Must Visit Their Dentist Regularly

Are you over the age of 65? Regular dental care for the elderly is crucial, especially when it comes to lowering your dental fees and enhancing your overall well-being. 

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Receiving regular treatment from a trusted family dentist is the best way to protect your oral health. At Marlborough Dental Centre, we provide a wide range of children, adult, and elderly dental care to meet all your needs.

Some of the benefits of choosing a family dentist include:

• your whole family’s dental needs can be met by one provider
• it’s very convenient
• you’ll be able to build a long-standing and trusting relationship with your dentist
• family dentists often have a friendly and very supportive team to meet all your needs

Affordable Dental Fees and Dental Care For Elderly in Alberta

At Marlborough Dental Centre, we strive to provide our Calgary patients with the highest quality dental care at an affordable price. From dentures and implants for elderly patients to Invisalign and emergency dental care for our younger clients, we have everything you need to keep your mouth healthy and teeth bright.

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4 Reasons Elderly Dental Care is Important

Senior dental problems are common, from dry mouth to periodontal disease, and since oral health directly impacts your general health, such conditions need to be taken seriously.

Remember: Taking care of your teeth and gums as you age is just as important as taking care of your heart and digestive system.

Here are four reasons elderly dental care is so important:

1. It lowers your risk of heart disease: Research has shown there’s a connection between gum and heart disease. Maintaining good oral hygiene is, therefore, a powerful weapon against heart attacks, strokes, and other heart disease conditions.

2. It keeps your teeth white. As you age, the dentin in your teeth changes because of the beverages and food you eat, creating darkened teeth. Regular teeth whitenings and cleanings can help counteract this undesirable change.

3. It lowers your risk of gum disease. Gum disease is a very serious oral condition that can lead to tooth loss and affect your overall well-being. Regular visits to your dentist can detect and treat this early on, preventing any unwanted health consequences.

4. It prevents facial ageing and bites issues. When teeth are lost and not replaced, it can affect the alignment of your remaining natural teeth, leading to further tooth loss or an aged appearance. That’s why it’s important for elderly patients to visit their dentist for tooth replacement such as dentures or dental implants.

 

How to Improve Elderly Dental Care

As you age, taking care of your teeth will not only ensure you have a healthy mouth and gums, but it will also prevent the need for extensive dental treatment and lead to more affordable dental fees down the road.

Here are some simple oral health care tips for our senior patients:

1. Brush your teeth daily, preferably with an electric toothbrush.
2. Try to clean between your teeth at least once a day with floss.
3. Quit smoking
4. If you wear partial dentures, clean them on a daily basis and remove them at night.
5. Visit your dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings.
6. Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet.

 

Convenient Elderly Dental Care at Marlborough Dental Centre

At Marlborough Dental Centre, we strive to offer quality elderly dental care and affordable fees so you can maintain health teeth and gums for life. That’s why we:

• are conveniently located on the ground level of a mall and are LRT accessible
• offer direct billing to keep your dental fees affordable
• provide consultations for procedures such as dental implants.
• have a comfortable waiting area that is perfect for our senior patients.
• are able to give you a cost estimate of your procedure before you begin to avoid any nasty surprises.

 

Call Today

To find out more about our affordable and convenient family dentistry services including children and senior dental care, contact our clinic today at 403-248-2066 or fill in our online contact form.