Providing Daily Oral Care for Seniors as a Caregiver
Maintaining good oral health care for older adults is an important part of their overall health. If you’re helping to care for a loved one, take these steps to help keep their mouths clean.
A-Z Category: Preventive Care
The Benefits of Fluoride for Older Adults
Chances are you know about fluoride, but did you know that it’s just as important for older adults as it is for other age groups?
Daily Oral Care for People with Dentures
It may seem easy to manage oral hygiene while having few or no teeth. However, there are important steps to follow to keep your mouth healthy and clean despite the loss of teeth.
Flossing Tips for Seniors & Older Adults
Flossing is an important part of keeping your mouth healthy, but it can get harder as we age. Learn about proper flossing techniques and what you can do to make it easier.
Visiting the Dentist: A Guide for Older Adults
Daily cleaning and dental check-ups help maintain a healthy mouth. As you get older, you may find going to the dentist becomes more complex. Here are some things you can do to help prepare.
When It’s Hard to Move & Grasp: Daily Oral Care Tips
Oral health has a direct link to your overall health, which is why tooth brushing is so important. For seniors and people with mobility impairments, tooth brushing can be difficult. These tips may help.
Improving Your Well-Being With A Healthy Mouth
Having a healthy mouth is an important part of having a healthy body. As we age, the connection between our mouths and overall health becomes even more important.
Alternatives to Flossing
Regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing are some of the most important things you can do to maintain your oral health. If you find flossing challenging or uncomfortable, you may want to consider these alternatives.
Oral Cancer: What Are the Signs & How Can I Prevent It?
Adults who are over the age of 62, or who regularly drink alcohol or use tobacco are at increased risk for oral cancer. Learn about warning signs to watch for, and what you can do to lower your risk.
Preventing and Treating Dry Mouth
Though many seniors experience excessive dry mouth as they age, it isn’t inevitable. Understanding the condition and its causes is important to understanding what you can do to fight against it.