How does aging affect oral care?

• Oral health is a significant factor affecting senior’s quality of life, overall health, and wellbeing. Tooth loss, tooth decay, gum disease, dry mouth, and oral cancers are commonly experienced by older people.
• Often seniors lack the dexterity to brush their own teeth thoroughly.
• Dental hygienists visiting the home on a routine basis can significantly reduce bacteria forming on teeth called plaque.
• Plaque is bacteria that causes cavities, broken teeth, pain, and infections.
• Plaque inhaled when coughing can cause pneumonia.
• All of this affects eating, drinking, and overall wellbeing.
• If a higher level of care is required we can refer to a local dentist.