Alzheimer’s and Poor Oral Health
When people have Alzheimer’s disease, they may be unable to remember to brush and floss regularly or even to clear away food from their mouths. The risk of dry mouth is higher too, which in addition to impacting oral health, makes eating difficult or even painful. These factors can increase the risk of tooth decay, dental infection, and periodontal disease, and over time, could mean the onset of tooth loss. Often, their medications can exacerbate periodontal disease and tooth loss, and these inflammatory issues could also mean an increased risk of heart disease. In addition, patients could feel less confident in their appearance. But we want to help safeguard their oral health, and in the process, help boost their overall health.
Our Mobile Dental Units
We know that people with memory issues may be unable to communicate their discomfort to their caregivers, and that poor oral health can be a major source of discomfort. The issue could also mean these same people are confined to hospitals, homes, or assisted living facilities. But we can help patients in San Diego and surrounding communities with our Mobile Dental Units. We will bring the same level of care one would expect from a dentist’s office to their bebside. We can clear away food particles with a cleaning, also removing handful plaque and tartar buildup in the process. Our team can discuss options for increasing saliva production, and other options to help improve oral health. We not only help treat their smile concerns, but we discuss options with family and caregivers to ensure good oral health is possible in between visits.
If you have any questions about how we care for smiles with our Mobile Dental Units, or if you have a family member in need of dental care, then contact our team today. Our San Diego mobile dentists are ready to help your family members enjoy better oral health and overall quality of life.
Talk to Your in San Diego, CA, Mobile Dentist Today
We’re ready to provide people with limited mobility in San Diego access to better oral health! Give us a call today at HomeCare Dentists in San Juan Capistrano at (800) 382-3938. Mobility issues shouldn’t lead to painful oral health concerns and tooth loss. We can help treat smiles and even manage dental prosthetics too.