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It\u2019s normal for a senior\u2019s health to generally decline with age. As a result, you\u2019ve made the difficult decision to move your loved one into an assisted living facility. You want them to maintain good oral health while they\u2019re there, because you\u2019ve heard that good oral health improves overall health. In fact, it can even lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other medical problems. Read on as a dentist for seniors in Skokie talks about the importance of regular dental care<\/a> for seniors in assisted living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Daily Dental Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The staff members in assisted living centers are trained to help residents take good care of their teeth (or dentures<\/a>). Rest assured that they will help your loved one maintain good oral hygiene habits. If need be, they can also help those who are not able to perform tasks such as brushing and flossing on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Routine Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you may not be able to keep an eye on your loved one\u2019s daily dental care routine, you can make sure they still visit their dentist at least twice a year. These appointments give the dentist the opportunity to remove food debris, plaque, and bacteria from a senior\u2019s mouth. The dentist is also able to detect early warning signs of other health problems, such as dementia, diabetes, and oral cancer, that could jeopardize senior oral health in Skokie. Additionally, these visits are a great time to talk about how seniors can improve their dental hygiene once they return to their assisted living facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treating Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth loss is one of the most common dental issues that seniors face. According to the CDC, one out of every five seniors in the U.S. has lost all of their teeth. Not replacing missing teeth<\/a> can cause the jawbone to deteriorate, increasing the risk of all sorts of health problems, including gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants<\/a> are a great solution because they look, feel, and function almost exactly like natural teeth. They are surgically placed in the jaw, preserving the bone\u2019s density and maintaining the natural shape of the face. Dentures also make a good option. They tend to be the more cost-effective solution since they are more often covered by insurance like Medicaid. However, dentures have to be replaced more often than dental implants do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone, no matter their age, deserves to have a healthy, beautiful smile. By making sure your loved one maintains excellent dental health, you can help them live a fulfilling and comfortable life for years and years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Brad Weiss<\/a> has 20+ years of experience as a dentist. During that time, he has become a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists, demonstrating his commitment to clinical excellence and continuing education. At his practice, Weiss Dental Arts, he treats patients of all ages in the Skokie, IL community, including seniors. To learn more about keeping your loved one\u2019s smile healthy, visit Dr. Weiss\u2019 website<\/a> or call 847-864-0188.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s normal for a senior\u2019s health to generally decline with age. As a result, you\u2019ve made the difficult decision to move your loved one into an assisted living facility. You want them to maintain good oral health while they\u2019re there, because you\u2019ve heard that good oral health improves overall health. In fact, it can even […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist for Seniors in Skokie | Senior Oral Health in Skokie<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have a senior loved one in assisted living? 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