Many of today's seniors have reached their golden years with many or all their adult teeth intact. In fact, this generation is the first expected to keep their teeth for a lifetime. Seniors do have specific oral health concerns, but maintaining their teeth is a realistic goal - given on-going oral hygiene and care.
Learn more about managing oral health in the senior years:
- I have false teeth, do I need to visit a dentist?
- As a senior, do I have to worry about cavities anymore?
- My teeth are suddenly very sensitive to hot and cold. Otherwise my mouth is healthy. Why?
- Are seniors more at risk for oral cancer?
- Can dentists treat the elderly with moderate dementia?
- If an older person has few or no dental problems or even no teeth, does he or she need to see the dentist?
- My dentures don't feel as comfortable as they once did. What should I do?
- Can medications that I am taking affect my dental treatment?
- I've heard that dental implants are an alternative to dentures. What should I know about implants?
- I have arthritis in my hands and have difficulty cleaning my teeth. What can you recommend?
- Why is my mouth dry a lot of the time?
- Do I need to care for my dentures (or false teeth)?
- Isn't tooth loss inevitable?
- I'm a senior. Why should I bother with brushing and flossing?
- I'm a senior who is anxious about dental visits. What can I do?
- I've heard of some new cosmetic techniques that can improve smiles. Are they appropriate for older adults?
- Why am I losing my sense of taste?
- How can I prevent tooth decay and gum disease?
- What causes mouth ulcers?
- How can seniors access oral health care?
