{"id":3972,"date":"2021-08-06T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:18:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:18:26","slug":"dental-care-over-65-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/dental-care-over-65-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Care Over 65: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
As we age, natural changes occur throughout our bodies that can impact our health in any number of ways…<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n And dental health definitely falls under that umbrella.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But what changes should you expect as you grow older and wiser? And how can you make sure your mouth stays in top shape despite those changes?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n At <\/span>Dental Express<\/b><\/a>, we\u2019re on a mission to demystify dental care for people of all ages, and this week is all about adults over sixty-five.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, follow along as we break down potential dental health risks for seniors, and best practices for combating and preventing them.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As our age increases, so does our risk for certain dental health conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once we reach the sixty-five mark, we\u2019re much more likely to develop issues that can affect everything from our bites to our ability to maintain healthy dental care habits at home.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ve put together a list of these senior dental health concerns, so whether you\u2019re using them personally or as a caregiver, you\u2019ll know what to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, we don\u2019t mean to go all \u201cdoom and gloom\u201d on you, but this is why dental care is so crucial as we age. Any one of these dental health issues can become a serious threat if you\u2019re not careful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, let\u2019s talk about the best ways to fight them!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As nice as it would be to have an invincible set of teeth, it\u2019s pretty much impossible to avoid at least some kind of age-related decline in dental health.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But with the right <\/span>dental care habits<\/b><\/a> at home and some help from your San Diego dentist, you should be able to keep your risks nice and low.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brought to you by the Dental Express clinical team with some extra help from the ADA, the following list is your guide to maximizing your dental potential and maintaining a healthy smile as you age:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dental Express in San Diego is here to service your smile at every stage of life.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We specialize in dental restorations like dentures, partials, and bridges, and we have a knack for making dental care comfortable and affordable for our patients.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to learn more about senior dental health or set up a consultation, feel free to give us a call at one of our <\/span>six locations.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019d be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we\u2019d love to be a part of your dental health journey!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Need-to-Know Dental Care Tips as You Age<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How to Easily Identify & Prevent Oral Cancer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Sensitive Teeth: Getting to the Root of the Problem<\/b><\/a><\/p>\nCommon Dental Health Concerns for Adults Over 65<\/span><\/h1>\n
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