Comfort Keeper Caregivers Assist Seniors with Dental Hygiene

Interactive Caregiving  |  April 9, 2018

What Every Senior in Victoria, BC Needs to Know About Dental Health and Hygiene

Dental Hygiene | To observe Oral Cancer Awareness month, Comfort Keepers of Victoria, BC has gathered information to help seniors and older adults maintain good oral hygiene to prevent oral cancer. Our caregivers assist seniors with their hygiene as a part of the home care services they provide to your loved one.

What is Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer is a serious dental concern and can occur anywhere in the mouth area. Seniors with oral cancer often have difficulty chewing or swallowing or might find a lump, sore, or irritation on the mouth, lip, or throat, jaw swelling, or white or red patches in the mouth.

Thankfully, most cases of oral cancer are preventable with good hygiene and regular dentist visits. Seniors should practice good dental habits, such as daily brushing and flossing. Making it a priority to visit the dentist regularly is the best way to prevent oral diseases and oral cancer.

What to Expect at the Dentist

Seniors can expect a cleaning from a hygienist and a dental examination from a dentist during an appointment. During a cleaning, 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 the hard-to-reach areas near the back of the mouth. 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.

The Most Common Dental Hygiene Concerns Include:

• • Darkened teeth
  • Gum disease
  • Root decay
  • Loss of or missing teeth
  • Loss of sense of taste
  • Dry mouth
  • An uneven jawbone that causes an underbite or overbite.

At Comfort Keepers® Victoria we feel that home is the best place to be.

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care, overnight 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® Victoria provides in-home elderly care services

Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Comfort Keepers® Victoria in-home caregivers can help with Interactive Caregiving™

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service which offers respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria is proud to provide senior care and home care services to keep seniors safe in their homes.

If you are searching for home care near me, Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for the seniors of Victoria and the surrounding areas of Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.

Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families

Comfort Keepers® Victoria has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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