Senior Dental Care

Taking care of your dental health has no age limit. Even when you reach your senior years, you still have to maintain optimum oral health. Here at Centre Dentaire Saint-Lambert, we make sure you know how to take care of your oral health even in your senior years.

Senior years can put you in danger of numerous dental issues that can harm your teeth and gums, as well as your overall health. If you wish to avoid dental complications and other health problems, you should know some tips that you can use in keeping healthy teeth and gums, especially during your twilight years.

Use of Fluoride
Fluoride fortifies teeth and makes teeth impervious to cavities. Therefore, you must increase your use of fluoride to keep your teeth strong and help preserve your natural teeth for a longer span of time.

Try not to smoke tobacco and cigarettes
Smoking can put you at a higher risk of having dental issues. From small dental caries, tooth discoloration to an oral tumor, smoking has a wide array of adverse effects to your dental and overall health. As you age, you are more prone to illnesses, so we advise you to quit smoking as soon as possible.

Oral Hygiene Routine
Brushing for at least two minutes twice every day and flossing at least once daily applies to all age group.

Dental Checkups
Visit your dental practitioner regularly, no less than two times per year for a dental evaluation.

Mouthwash use
Older adults are more inclined to dry mouth. Having dry mouth or xerostomia is usually part of the natural aging process. Therefore, use of mouthwash is highly suggested by dental specialists to prevent dry mouth.

Balanced Diet and Water Intake
Drink a lot of water and keep away from liquor to avoid dry mouth. Eat well-balanced meals that contain a high amount of Calcium, which helps build strong bones and maintain healthy teeth.

To learn more about dental care tips for elderly, you can visit our dental office in Saint-Lambert. We will gladly assist you with all your dental concerns!

– Centre Dentaire Saint-Lambert Team