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Seniors & Oral Care
"Oral Health is often a good indicator of what is happening in the rest of the body."
- American Academy of Periodontology
Benefits of Good Oral Care for Seniors- High level of independence
- Supports good general health
- Better quality of life
- Reduced medical expenses
How's your smile?The importance of a healthy smile goes beyond appearance. A smile can increase your immune system, lowers your blood pressure and releases endorphins into your system. A smile promotes good overall health, leads to lower heart rates and helps you to relax, allowing the immune system to function better. The mouth is the gateway to your body. The health of your mouth can affect your body and your general health can affect your mouth. What you do to keep your oral tissues and your body healthy will lessen your chances of disease. Early detection of oral disease can save your life!
Remember … A healthy smile means a healthy body!
Prescription Medication AlertOlder adults are likely to take medications that can impact oral health and affect dental treatment. Hundreds of common medications-including antihistamines, diuretics, pain killers, high blood pressure medications and antidepressants-can cause side effects such as dry mouth, soft tissue changes, taste changes and fungal overgrowth.
Dry mouth leaves the mouth without enough saliva to wash away food and neutralize plaque, leaving you more susceptible to tooth decay and periodontal disease. In addition, dry mouth can cause sore throat, problems with speaking, difficulty swallowing and hoarseness. These complications may lead to serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease and osteoporosis.
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