As you age, the one thing that does not change is the importance of taking care of your teeth and gums. In fact, dental care may be even more important as we age. Here are some educational tips about elderly dental care to help you or your loved ones manage oral health in their Golden Years.
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Long before anyone ever heard of Crest or Colgate, people used basic ingredients to clean their teeth. Cue the toothpaste industry, which came up with millions of different dental applications, all designed with a single purpose – to clean teeth! Of course, the path to today’s plethora of paste preparations is a long and storied one.
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September is National Gum Care Month. Although most people intuitively understand the importance of taking care of their teeth, few consider the equally critical nature of gum care. Fortunately, National Gum Care Month reminds us to take care of our teeth and gums, which affects the rest of our health.
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A popular snack since the 1800’s, popcorn is not among the top snacks recommended by most dentists. In fact, some of us go out of our way to avoid consuming the treat, in large part, because we see so many patients who identify popcorn as the cause of their dental pain.
In addition to excess salt, butter, and sugar that can coat it, popcorn can lead to dental damage. You may suspect that the worst thing about eating popcorn is when you unwittingly bite down un-popped kernel. However, the damage caused by the hull (which is the thin shell wrapped around the kernel) wedging between gums and teeth may be worse.
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As you prepare to shop for your new toothbrush, it’s important to know what to look for. With so many options on the market, how do you know which toothbrush to purchase? Toothbrushes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are electric, some are made of plastic, and others feature built-in toothpaste in. There are even toothbrushes with vibrating heads! With so many options on the market, how do you know which toothbrush to purchase?
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The Tooth Fairy has long been a part of American culture. She represents a way for parents to talk to their kids about losing baby teeth and growing up. August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day. And while you may not be granted time off to celebrate, don’t forget to mark the occasion if you’ve got children in the home. After all, the Tooth Fairy is a great way to introduce kids to the idea that teeth hold value. And anyone who has paid to have a dental implant or root canal knows this all too well. If you want to keep your teeth, you need to take care of them!
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Many Americans first learned about lasers by watching episodes of Star Trek. Fast forward 50 years, people rely on these tools for multiple everyday applications. Dentistry is one such area. But what is laser dentistry? If you’ve never heard of this innovative type of dental care, now is the time to learn. A minimally invasive option for procedures such as gum surgery, cavity treatment, and other oral issues, laser is in wide dental use in 2022.
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Do wake up with dry mouth? Aside from being uncomfortable, this could also negatively affect your dental health. Common symptoms include a dry, sticky feeling in the mouth, difficulty speaking or swallowing, bad breath, or dry and sore mouth.
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Although most people bristle when their “Welcome Packet” arrives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the organization offers several benefits for senior citizens. The only problem is that most seniors these days rebuff the idea that they have entered their Golden Years. Nevertheless, AARP provides tips and tricks that people in a particular age group may benefit by employing. For example, the AARP website lists hints for leveraging Medicare coverage for dental benefits.
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Previously, we’ve written blog posts about wisdom teeth. In this post, we drill down on a specific condition which often necessitates the removal of wisdom teeth, pericoronitis. It is a common problem which occurs around a partially impacted lower wisdom tooth.
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