Regardless of age daily brushing and flossing is essential in order to keep them in good dental health. Plaque can quickly build up on the teeth of seniors, this is especially true if oral hygiene is neglected and lead to tooth decay as well as gum disease. Some seniors can run a higher risk of poor dental hygiene due to health, medication and age factor limitations. In order for anyone to maintain good oral health it is important to maintain proper dental health care habits.

• Brush your Teeth: Make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day with toothpaste containing fluoride. Some seniors may have difficult time brushing and flossing their teeth if they suffer from arthritis or another condition that limits movement. In cases like that, try using an electric toothbrush, with rotating-oscillating bristles, which are effective at removing plaque and preventing gum disease.
• Floss your Teeth: Floss at least once a day. If floss is too difficult to work with, try a floss pick or tiny brushes made to clean between teeth.
• Rinse your Mouth: Use an antibacterial mouth rinse so that you can reduce bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease.
• Go to your Dentist: Visit your dentist on regularly for check up and cleanings. Some seniors may find this hard if they are not driving or can not drive. Therefore try to find a very local dental office as to make it easier to get to and from. There are some senior assistance programs that drive seniors to their doctors appointments, so check to see if they also drive to dental appointments.

If you can see if there is a dentist within the same building as your doctors so that you can book appointment on the same day. You may also a dentist that still makes limited house calls for seniors. Although it can be difficult for seniors to maintain good dental hygiene habits, it stills needs to be done. Studies show that your oral health is linked to many overall health care issues. Therefore having poor oral health can effective you overall wellness.

Question: Should dentures be worn at bedtime?

Reply: Dentures should not be worn while sleeping to allow the gum tissue to rest and normal stimulation and cleaning by the tongue and saliva.

It is important to understand that a baby’s dental care really starts with his or her mother’s healthy pregnancy, because baby teeth begin to form before birth. If you are pregnant, make sure to eat a balanced, nutritious diet and get an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals as advise by your doctor. Do not avoid your dentist, sadly too many pregnant women do not go to the dentist and seeing a dentist while pregnant is important. Pregnant women have a higher risk of gum disease and therefore should see their dentist to maintain their oral health while pregnant

Wine may get better with age but did you know it also ages your teeth? With high acidic content wine start to wear down on your teeth’s enamel almost immediately. Wine also stains teeth and can cause dry mouth.

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About two months ago my dentist advise me that I should think about removing my wisdom teeth eventually but she never really said when.  Now my bottom jaw is starting to hurt.  I think maybe it has something to do with the wisdom teeth coming in.  I can feel the tip of a tooth coming thru my gums. Will California dental insurance help?

I hit my tooth while I was messing round with a few of my friends.  I really hurt for like five or so minutes but now it feels fine.  It does not seem lose or anything should I still tell my mom about it or am I making a big deal over nothing?

I am going to be a new mom in a few months.  I have always had bad teeth when I was a child.  I was lucky not to have to many issues with my adult teeth.  My husband was the same way he had bad baby teeth.