As parents age, they need special care for their health.
We tend to stay extra careful about visible healthcare issues.
But oral hygiene often takes a backseat.
Often, parents do not complain about any dental issue unless it starts paining.
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Caring for the oral hygiene of elder parents is crucial for their overall health and well-being.
Parents may face specific oral health challenges that require special attention as they age.
Here are 11 oral care tips to help your parents maintain oral hygiene and help them save a costly dental treatment later.
1. Visit the dentist for regular check-ups.
Encourage your parents to visit the dentist regularly, ideally every 6 months.
Regular dental check-ups can help your dentist identify any oral health issues promptly.
While their visit, the dentist can also provide professional cleanings of their teeth.
Such professional dental cleaning can remove plaque and tartar buildup that may be harder for your parents to manage at home.
2. Address dry mouth concerns, if any.
Many elders experience dry mouth due to medications, medical conditions, or reduced saliva production.
It is quite common, and your parents may be facing the same concerns.
In the long run, dry mouth increases the risk of having cavities and other oral health problems.
Encourage your parents to stay hydrated, use saliva substitutes (if required), or try sugar-free candies or gums to stimulate saliva flow.
3. Ensure proper denture care.
If your parents wear dentures, you must ensure that they clean them regularly.
Removable dentures should be taken out and cleaned after every meal.
And the mouth should be gently cleaned before reinserting them.
Dentures should be soaked overnight in a denture-cleaning solution to remove bacteria and stains.
4. Adopt new brushing techniques.
Due to age, some elders may face physical limitations.
At times it may be challenging for them to brush their teeth effectively.
Consider using an electric toothbrush with a larger handle for easier grip and reduced strain in such a case.
You can also assist in brushing to ensure thorough teeth cleaning.
5. Ask them to floss.
Flossing or using interdental brushes is vital to clean between teeth and along the gumline.
If your parents find traditional flossing difficult, consider using floss picks or water flossers, which can be more manageable and easy for them to use.
6. Adequate nutrition and hydration.
At their age, A balanced diet is crucial for maintaining oral health.
Encourage your parents to consume foods rich in essential nutrients, including calcium & vitamin D.
Adequate hydration is also essential for oral health and overall well-being.
7. Address tooth sensitivity concerns.
Tooth Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods is common at this age.
Sensitive toothpaste or fluoride treatments can help remove the discomfort.
And if tooth sensitivity persists, you must visit for a dental checkup and discuss it with the dentist.
8. Adjust medications, if required.
Some medications can have side effects like dry mouth or gum problems.
And if you do not take the necessary action, these issues may lead to other dental concerns.
Encourage your parents to discuss any oral health issues, if any, with their dentist.
If required, explore potential adjustments in medications.
9. Regular screening for Oral Cancer.
Prolonged consumption of tobacco and alcohol may lead to a higher risk of oral cancer.
Especially for elders, regular oral cancer screening is essential in such a case.
10. Push them for a smoke-free lifestyle.
If your parents still smoke, encourage them to quit it.
As we all are aware, smoking is harmful not only to oral health but to overall well-being.
Continuing smoking at a later age increases the risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
11. Encourage adopting healthier oral habits, but do not push.
Let your parents maintain independence in their oral care routine as far as possible.
Provide necessary assistance as and when required, but do not push, and do not take away their independence.
It is okay to push for healthier habits, but remember, there’s always a boundary.
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1) Preserve Natural Teeth whenever possible
Nothing functions quite like your own natural teeth. At The Dentist, preserving them is always the first priority, using conservative treatment approaches wherever possible.
2) Conduct Root Canal Treatments with 97.5% accuracy
Using the world’s most advanced technologies and tools, our root canal treatments are performed with exceptional accuracy. With over 3,000 successful procedures, our results speak for themselves.
3) Expert Doctors across key dental fields
Our team includes leading experts with 15–20+ years of experience:
Specialist in Root Canal Treatment – Dr Srishti Jauhar (3000+ successful RCTs).
Expert Implantologist – Dr Anurag Singh is an accomplished Implantologist and Master in Dental Implants (3000+ Dental Implants).
Invisible Aligners Expert – Dr Karan Bhalla (600+ Invisible Aligners)
4) Deep commitment to each patient
We approach each case with dedication and intensity, ensuring that every treatment plan is tailored and executed with utmost care.
5) Use of Advanced Instruments & Premium Materials
An excellent dental treatment needs high-quality instruments & materials. We use only top-tier dental tools and materials to deliver precise, durable, and aesthetically superior results in every treatment.
6) Follow 4-Tier Sterilisation Protocol
Patient safety is paramount. Our strict 4-level sterilization process ensures all instruments used are impeccably hygienic for every procedure.
7) Lifetime Treatment Assurance
Every procedure is executed with precision and attention to detail. Our commitment extends beyond treatment, offering patients a lifetime assurance of quality.
8) Zero Waiting Time with prior appointments
With a one-patient-at-a-time approach, appointments are honoured punctually, respecting both the doctor’s and the patient’s time.
9) Patient Education throughout the journey
We proactively educate patients about their oral health, empowering them to prevent future issues and reduce the need for extensive treatments.
10) Partnership with India’s leading Dental Labs
To ensure superior results, we work exclusively with the country’s top dental labs, producing high-quality restorations that last.
11) Transparent & Ethical Dental Practices
We firmly believe in ethical dental treatment and 100% transparency. All aspects, such as treatment options, timelines, and costs, are openly discussed, reinforcing trust at every step.
12) Trusted by Patients globally
Our reputation extends across borders. Patients from the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia regularly visit The Dentist for expert dental care.
13) Dedicated Post-Treatment follow-ups
We maintain long-term relationships with our patients, personally reminding them about follow-ups and check-ups to ensure continued oral health.
