Dental Care for seniors
Helping improve the overall health of seniors with affordable and accessible dental services.
Quality. Reduced Fees. Mobile.
Due to aging, mobility, medications, and lifestyle, seniors are more vulnerable to tooth decay, gum disease, and dry mouth. But 53% of older adults aged 60 to 79 do not have dental insurance. The lack of coverage is one of the main reasons why seniors prolong toothaches or discomfort, regular cleanings, or check-ups.
Our mobile oral healthcare team is here to help seniors with affordable and mobile care. We can go to them.
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Teeth sensitivity, cavities (tooth decay), gum disease, oral cancer, and dry mouth are more common in older adults
Medications can cause dry mouth, which can increase the incidence of tooth decay and impact food digestion
Existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or cancer can affect oral health
Dentures require just as much care as natural teeth
Maintaining oral health after teeth loss is essential for gum and bone health.
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Provision of x-rays
A complete examination of teeth and gums
Checking for oral health issues and abnormalities and assessing the risk of developing them
Prevora: A painless antiseptic coating applied at the gum line to treat tooth decay
Advice on how to take care of their remaining teeth, full dentures, or partial dentures at home
Oral Cancer Head and Neck Examinations are performed by our hygienists at every appointment.
Benefits for seniors
There is help available for low-income seniors.
Through the Alberta Seniors Benefit program, eligible seniors can get a maximum of $5000 of coverage every 5 years for essential dental services, including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and dentures. Our team can assist.
