Promoting Good Dental Hygiene in Seniors

Edmonton Senior Health  |  April 9, 2018

Comfort Keepers Caregivers Promote Dental Hygiene in Edmonton, AB

Dental Hygiene in Seniors | April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Here is some information for senior citizens on common dental concerns such as oral cancer while providing them with some tips on how to achieve healthy teeth and gums. Comfort Keepers Caregivers are aware of these provisions and provide clients with assistance in maintaining aspects of dental hygiene as a part of promoting a healthy lifestyle.

April is #OralCancerAwareness Month

While there are many dental concerns for people of all ages, the most common issues related to older age include darkened teeth, dry mouth, loss of the sense of taste, gum disease, losing or lost teeth, root decay, and uneven jawbones.

Oral cancer is a serious dental concern that can occur anywhere in the mouth or throat. Symptoms of oral cancer include white or red patches in the mouth, lumps, sores, or irritations in the mouth or on the lips or throat, difficulty chewing or swallowing, or swelling of the mouth or jaw.

Luckily, oral cancer is preventable in many cases with good oral hygiene. In addition to standard good habits like daily brushing and flossing, seniors should make it a top priority to visit their dentists and receive oral examinations regularly.

During an oral exam, seniors can expect a dental cleaning, during which a dental hygienist will remove built-up plaque and tartar, brush the teeth with a high-powered toothbrush, and floss the teeth in all areas, including hard-to-reach areas. A hygienist can also provide older adults and seniors with good oral hygiene advice.

After cleaning, a dentist will perform the oral exam. The dentist will ask questions related to any changes in the mouth, tooth sensitivity or looseness, difficulty swallowing or chewing, and will also examine any lumps, bumps, swelling, pain, or discomfort in the mouth.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elderly Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help. Comfort Keepers®’ trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Learn more about our unique service offering by contacting the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Is Invoicing the Right Option for You?  Read more about the program HERE.

Comfort Keepers Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. Our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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