3 Important Dental Tips for Seniors

Having a good dental care routine has never been more important than now. As you get older, your teeth become more vulnerable to many conditions.

Here are three important dental tips that can help you smile for years to come!

Brush and Floss Every Day

This is something you can do with the grandchildren! You can help teach them the importance of brushing and flossing. Brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. Electric toothbrushes can help limit hand movement if you suffer from arthritis.

Schedule Your Regular Dental Checkups

Your dentist can check for conditions like oral cancer, gum disease, and cavities. As you age, your risk for developing cavities increases. Most of the time, medications or older fillings are to blame.

Medications
- Unfortunately, dry mouth can be a side effect of your medication. Saliva plays an important role in preventing decay and cavities.

Older Fillings
- Older fillings are prime spots for tooth decay. Fillings that have worn away cracked, fallen out or chipped can leave your tooth exposed to bacteria.

Maintain Your Dentures

Partial or full dentures require proper care and maintenance to keep them looking their very best. Like natural teeth, food and bacteria can stick to your dentures and cause them to stain and smell.

Rinse
- Remove food debris by rinsing your dentures in cool running water (do not use hot water! This can warp and damage your dentures).

Clean
- Gently brush your dentures using a soft-bristled brush and cleaners made specifically for dentures. Soak them overnight to maintain their shape.

Looking For Trusted Dental Care In DuPage County?

There are a lot of options for dental care. But as a senior, you want someone you can trust with your care and who really understands the dental needs that you have as a senior.

For 50 years, families in DuPage County have trusted their smiles to Grove Dental. Grove Dental is proud to be able to serve multigenerational families with extraordinary dental care tailored to their unique needs in a state-of-the-art environment. And DSCC is proud to have Grove Dental as a partner.

With more than 30 dentists and specialists in four convenient locations in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lombard, and Wheaton, Grove Dental offers experienced dental care at any stage of life. Whether it’s an infant’s first dental visit, a preteen getting braces, helping a parent combat gum disease or a grandparent improve their smile with dental restoration; Grove Dental is ready to partner with you and your family.

For more information about Grove Dental or to schedule an appointment
Call 1-877-GroveMe (877-476-8363)

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