When people are confined to their bed or unable to leave their home or assisted living facility, this can mean a lack of dental care for their smiles. But professional care is essential, as many common oral conditions in old age could cause serious complications. Our Orange County, CA, mobile dentist can offer treatment to prevent or manage these conditions and keep your loved one’s smile healthy and whole.
When Your Loved One Needs a Mobile Dentist
When you have a loved one confined to a nursing home, hospital, or their home, then they could be unable to see the dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. Advanced age and limited dexterity also mean that properly caring for their smiles on their own from home is difficult as well. Which can allow serious oral health issues to develop, leading to tooth loss and a host of other uncomfortable oral health concerns. Mobile dental care for our people in Orange County and surrounding communities can help address these concerns!
Dry Mouth
A reduction in saliva means the onset of dry mouth. Without saliva to help rinse away food and drink particles, and harmful oral bacteria, then the health of the smile can suffer. For many people, certain prescription medications are a common cause of dry mouth and without attention, this can allow harmful oral bacteria to flourish, leading to bad breath, tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more. Radiation and chemotherapy could be factors too and this is related to Alzheimer’s disease too. But our team can help with medications and treatments designed to improve saliva production and help the smile.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is a very widespread disease and one that impacts thousands of people every year. The disease also has a high mortality rate because it is rarely discovered in the early stages, but a visit for a screening every year increases the chances of discovery and our team being able to refer the patient to a specialist.
Bruxism
Studies show that about one in three people are bruxers, meaning they suffer from bruxism. This disorder causes them to grind and clench their teeth on a regular basis, which then wears down and damages teeth, leaving them vulnerable to painful cavities and infections. Our team can help ease facial pain and symptoms, taking detailed impressions at their bedside and using them in a lab setting to design and create an oral appliance that helps protect their teeth from grinding and clenching!
Gum Disease
We also watch for and offer care to manage gum disease to keep smiles healthy and whole!
HomeCare Dentists Provide Orange County Patients with Care
We want to offer patients with limited mobility in Orange County access to quality dental care! Give us a call today at HomeCare Dentists in San Juan Capistrano at (800) 382-3938.