Senior Dental Care
As you age and as your medical needs change, your dental treatment options may change as well. Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure can affect your tolerance for anesthetics and some medications.
To make sure the treatment choices are appropriate for you, always advise your dentist of your medical conditions. Certain changes to the teeth and gums and the salivary glands commonly occur. These may include receding gum lines, damage to fillings, and dry mouth gum disease.
What about bridges?
Unfortunately, tooth loss can occur with advancing age. Your dentist may recommend a bridge to ensure that teeth remain correctly aligned, normal eating and chewing abilities are maintained, and your smile is cosmetically pleasing.
Types of Bridges:
- Fixed Resin
- Bonded
- Cantilever
Other Options to Replacing Missing Teeth:
- Implants – Permanent
- Installed Artificial Teeth
- Full or Partial Dentures
