When people have limited dexterity, or have poor oral health concerns or take medications linked to dry mouth, this could leave them vulnerable to tooth decay and infection. But we can offer assistance at their bedside with our dental fillings and portable dental units. Your mobile dentist can help people in Orange County, CA, with dental restorations.
When Patients Need Dental Fillings
As we mentioned above, lack of dexterity could make it difficult for patients confined to nursing homes and hospitals to properly brush and floss their teeth. This leaves behind particles for bacteria to break down, a process that creates plaque buildup and weakening enamel, leading to tooth decay. Bad breath and dental discoloration could also occur. Likewise, when illness or medications cause dry mouth, this means the body’s natural ability to rinse away these particles with saliva is halted, again leading to tooth decay. Without treatment, cavities could become infections that not only cause pain, but could lead to tooth loss! We can help preserve smiles with a dental filling.
Composites and Glass Ionomers
Our team will arrive with a portable dental unit, one that contains the necessary materials and tools to allow us to place a dental filling, treating tooth decay to prevent infection and tooth loss. For some, we could offer a composite restoration. Using a metal-free blend of acrylic and glass-like particles this material can repair the decayed portions of the tooth and be shaded to blend with the tooth too, offering a more lifelike appearance. The material is long lasting, and could also be used to address esthetic concerns with the shape of the tooth or with gaps between the teeth.
If we find our patient has a high decay rate and struggles with dry mouth, we could offer glass ionomer dental fillings. These not only offer a lifelike appearance and durable repair, but they gradually release fluoride to help strengthen outer enamel and lower the risk of decay in other teeth.
Don’t let your loved one suffer from tooth decay and discomfort, talk to our team about placing a restoration in their home or assisted living facility to preserve their smiles. If you have any questions about our fillings or our approach to caring for smiles in Orange County, CA, with mobile dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Your Orange County, CA, Mobile Dentist Today
If your family member suffers from limited mobility and is confined to home or an assisted living facility, let us know. We want to help improve smiles in Orange County and surrounding communities. Give us a call today at HomeCare Dentists in Orange County at (800) 382-3938. Everyone deserves a strong and healthy smile, and we want to help those with mobility concerns!