Preventive services we offer:
Our teams offer your family dental cleanings, and some treatment services. We are licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, and clinical assistants. We focus on dental hygiene and disease prevention, including dental cleanings, deep gum cleanings, and chemo-antimicrobial therapy. We will bring these services to senior care facilities on a regular and repeating schedule, allowing each patient to have routine maintenance care up to several times a year.
Exams and x-rays
Our on-site dental team will perform examinations of the mouth and teeth, appropriate for the needs of each patient. This may include oral cancer screenings, periodontal probing, and digital dental xrays. We follow the ADA’s recommendations on prescribing x-rays based only on the individual needs of each patient. We use digital radiography sensors, which allow the lowest radiation exposure.
Oral Hygiene Instructions
All our patients and their immediate caregivers receive self-care coaching and instruction. The best factor leading to long-term health is a lifestyle with proper daily care, healthy behaviors and habits, and nutritious dietary choices. Our dental experts will spend time to teach seniors and their caregivers practical techniques for daily brushing, flossing, and denture care, and discuss with seniors dietary choices and healthy habits. Its never too late to start being healthy, and our team cares about empowering seniors and their caregivers with knowledge to help them live as healthfully as possible.
Basic Cleanings
Gum disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Plaque is always forming on teeth, and if teeth aren’t cleaned well every day, the bacteria can cause gums to become swollen and sore, often with bad breath. Basic dental cleanings remove bacteria and debris from teeth, and allow for the careful inspection of teeth and surrounding tissues. Cleanings are physically easy for most patients, and promote a confident feeling of health and freshness. If repeated regularly, the process can help maintain long-term tooth and gum health, and can build trust and positive relationships between patients and our team.
When plaque and debris accumulate over time, gums will pull away from the teeth and form spaces called gum pockets. More plaque then gets trapped in these pockets and cannot be removed with regular brushing. If gum disease is caught early and hasn’t damaged the structures below the gum line, a basic cleaning should be fine.
Fluoride and other preventive agents
Patients may benefit from use of specialized fluoride and antimicrobial agents. These agents may be tools in helping seniors fight cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.