Edmonton Senior Health | April 9, 2018
Dental Hygiene in Seniors | April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Here is some information for senior citizens on common dental concerns such as oral cancer and tips to achieve healthy teeth and gums.
Comfort Keepers Caregivers are aware of these provisions and assist in maintaining dental hygiene as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
While there are many dental concerns for people of all ages, the most common issues related to older age include:
Oral cancer is a serious dental concern that can occur anywhere in the mouth or throat. Luckily, oral cancer is preventable with good oral hygiene. In addition to standard good habits like daily brushing and flossing, seniors must visit the dentist and receive oral examinations regularly.
During an oral exam, seniors can expect a dental cleaning, during which a dental hygienist will remove built-up plaque and tartar, brush the teeth with a high-powered toothbrush, and floss the teeth in all areas, including hard-to-reach sections. A hygienist can also provide older adults and seniors with good oral hygiene advice.
After cleaning, a dentist will perform the oral exam. The dentist will ask questions about changes in the mouth, tooth sensitivity or looseness, difficulty swallowing or chewing, and will also examine any lumps, bumps, swelling, pain, or discomfort in the mouth.
If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!
Comfort Keepers®’ are trained caregivers who help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home.
Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs.
To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.
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