Family dental care means being able to meet the dental health needs of all family members no matter their age. This may seem obvious, but you might be surprised how some dental care professionals do not consider the various health issues that people face at different stages of their life.

When you visit our cosmetic dentistry center, we will be sure to provide you and your family with the dental care treatment that they need when they need it most. We'd like to take a moment right now to focus on the dental health needs of the elderly.

Dental Health Issues for Seniors

As people age, the wear and tear on their teeth and gums often catches up to them. This is why the dental health needs of seniors are so important to consider. When we meet with patients in their golden years, our focus is always on proper hygiene for prevention, total wellness, and conservative restoration methods. By taking this approach, we can help maintain the beauty of a smile and its overall health as well.

The Basics of Dental Check-Ups Still Apply

No matter what age you are, it's important to visit your dentist twice a year for regular cleanings and check-ups. This general and preventative care will go a long way to keeping your smile healthy and beautiful.

Advanced Tooth Decay and Damage

Cavities, chips, cracks, and other kinds of wear can affect the overall beauty of a smile. Over time, these flaws can become serious dental health issues. We will use dental restorations to help rebuild damaged tooth structure and improve overall dental wellness.

Tooth Loss and Extraction

With major wear and tear and other issues, it's not uncommon for tooth loss to occur or for the best treatment option to be the extraction of a seriously compromised tooth. This is a common part of general dentistry when it comes to elderly patients, and our team can help fit patients for dental bridges and dentures, as well as determine candidacy for dental implants.

Gum Recession and Gum Disease

The soft tissues of the mouth are just as important to overall dental wellness as the teeth. We will make sure that problems with gum disease and gum recession are addressed so that patients have healthy gumlines and beautiful smiles.

Dry Mouth and Salivary Gland Problems

During advanced age, many older patients will notice that they have persistent dry mouth. This could be linked to problems with the salivary glands. We have a number of solutions for addressing these matters, whether they be blockages of the salivary glands or other health issues. We can also recommend artificial mouth moisturizers that can help address this problem.

Advanced Therapies for Dental Wellness

Since dental care can be complicated for older patients, we commonly use combinations of treatments in order to achieve the best possible results. During your visit, we will consider your viability for full mouth reconstruction therapy and how that can be of benefit to you and your needs.

Learn More About Family Dental Care

If you would like to learn more about all of your options for achieving dental wellness, be sure to contact our Salt Lake City, Utah dental care center today. Our entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve the best possible dental health no matter your age.