Elderly dental patients are sometimes the most difficult to treat, but dentists say they are also the ones in need of the most care. Because so many of them did not have proper dental care at a young age, they may have severe tooth decay or other problems. Many also need dentures . While they… Read More »
It can be difficult for the elderly to make it to dental appointments. Some do not have access to transportation, others may forget to write their appointment time and date down or just simply forget to go and others cannot afford it. When an elderly person goes to a nursing home to live, most assume… Read More »
Do you take your ability to travel to the dentist for granted? Some people who need dental care are unable to make it to the dentist. The elderly in particular have a hard time making their dental appointments and keeping up with their dental needs. Many dentists are now traveling from door to door to… Read More »