Seniors and Oral Health
Online Dental Education Library
It is our great pleasure to provide you with the Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health Digital Library. Written exclusively by the foremost dental educators and clinicians in the field of dentistry, this library provides you with the latest developments and advancements on all aspects of dentistry to help you make the best decisions for your dental health. Such decisions can change not only your smile but your life for the better. If you have any questions after exploring the library, please feel free to ask our team.
You can get started by either searching for a dental term or procedure in the search box or you can view some popular articles below. Once the articles open, please feel free to print, email and share them with your friends and family.
Featured Article on Teeth Whitening – View all | |
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Teeth Whitening – Brighter, lighter, whiter... |
Featured Article on Porcelain Veneers – View all | |
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Smile Design Enhanced with Porcelain Veneers |
Featured Article on Cosmetic Dentistry – View all | |
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Cosmetic Dentistry – A Time For Change |
Featured Article on Dental Implants – View all | |
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Dental Implants – Your Third Set of Teeth |
Featured Article on Tooth Decay – View all | |
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What is Tooth Decay? – And How to Prevent It! |
Featured Article on Restorative Dentistry – View all | |
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The Natural Beauty of Tooth Colored Fillings |
Featured Article on Oral Hygiene – View all | |
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Oral Hygiene – Dental Health for Life |
Featured Article on Periodontal (Gum) Disease – View all | |
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Understanding Gum (Periodontal) Disease |
Featured Article on Laser Dentistry – View all | |
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Lasers Shine a Light on Dentistry |
Featured Article on Sedation Dentistry – View all | |
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Oral Sedation Dentistry |
Featured Article on Smile Makeovers – View all | |
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The Impact of a Smile Makeover |
Featured Article on TMD – View all | |
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TMD – The Great Impostor |
Featured Article on Oral Cancer – View all | |
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Oral Cancer |
Featured Article on Dentures – View all | |
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Implant Overdentures for the Lower Jaw |
Featured Article on Root Canals – View all | |
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“I'd Rather Have a Root Canal...” |
Featured Article on Dental Injuries |
More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false teeth are a normal part of growing older.
In fact, there's usually no reason for you NOT to keep your teeth your entire life, providing you maintain a healthy balanced diet and practice good oral hygiene.
Another desirable side effect of good oral hygiene: avoiding more serious problems such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even stroke. Indeed, medical research is beginning to show that a healthy mouth equates to a healthy body and a longer life.
Dexterity and Arthritis
People who suffer from arthritis or other problems of dexterity may find it difficult and painful to practice good oral hygiene.
Thankfully, industry has responded with ergonomically designed devices such as toothbrushes and floss holders that make it easier to grasp and control.
You can also use items around the house to help you. Inserting the handle of your toothbrush into a small rubber ball, or extending the handle by attaching a small piece of plastic or Popsicle stick may also do the trick.
Floss can also be tied into a tiny loop on either side, making it easier to grasp and control the floss with your fingers.