{"id":6107,"date":"2026-03-02T15:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/guelph\/?p=6107"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:05:58","slug":"dental-hygiene-tips-for-seniors-to-maintain-a-healthy-smiledental-hygiene-tips-for-seniors-to-maintain-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/guelph\/blog\/dental-hygiene-tips-for-seniors-to-maintain-a-healthy-smiledental-hygiene-tips-for-seniors-to-maintain-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Hygiene Tips for Seniors to Maintain a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6107\" class=\"elementor elementor-6107\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-538a0b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"538a0b1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a840539\" data-id=\"a840539\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed60892 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ed60892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/guelph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/03\/ck.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6109\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c3f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69c3f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taking care of our teeth is essential at any age. Dental hygiene is not always top-of-mind as we age, and many focus on other health concerns, but it is crucial as 96% of seniors have had decay in their teeth. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The good news is that seniors that take care of their teeth and gums can prevent problems like toothaches, cavities, and tooth loss. Dental hygiene is paramount in our golden years because a healthy mouth makes eating well and maintaining a healthier lifestyle easier, helping seniors stay active and independent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following steps can help seniors to keep their teeth and gums healthier and their smiles brighter.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Brush and floss twice a day<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c25781 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c25781\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce78f75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce78f75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/guelph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/03\/unnamed-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6108\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d2d8bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d2d8bd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7debde2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7debde2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What we learned as children is true throughout life; brushing and flossing remove germs and the plaque that builds up on your teeth, causing tooth decay. Brushing and flossing your teeth after breakfast and before bed is recommended by the dentist to reduce bacteria buildup in the mouth. For those with flossing problems, there are some readily available tools to help; a special smaller brush or dental pick may do the trick. And for up to 50% of seniors diagnosed with arthritis, a grip aid that slides over the brush\u2019s handle helps with this daily task.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Discuss dry mouth with your dentist<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hundreds of medicines can cause the salivary glands to make less saliva, and that feeling is dry mouth. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cda-adc.ca\/en\/oral_health\/cfyt\/dental_care_seniors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Canadian Dental Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, dry mouth affects 30% of patients older than 65 and up to 40% of patients older than 80. Also, older adults are more prone to dehydration, another common cause of dry mouth in seniors. The dentist or a doctor can help determine the cause of dry mouth and suggest appropriate treatments.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Incorporate healthy habits<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cutting down on sugary foods, including sugary drinks, and eating healthy can prevents tooth decay whether you\u2019re a rambunctious 10-year-old or a wise 80-year-old.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Keep regular dentist appointments\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The dentist can determine how often a senior loved one needs to be seen; therefore, during the next appointment, discuss the frequency of dental visits and schedule the next meeting accordingly.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Comfort Keepers<\/b><b>\u00ae<\/b><b>\u00a0Can Help<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/guelph\/contact\/\"><b>Comfort Keepers Halton Hills, Guelph and Milton <\/b><b>\u00ae<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0\u00a0can help encourage seniors to make dental appointments and can help to motivate a senior to keep healthy dental habits. Our trained caregivers can drive clients to scheduled dentist appointments, provide mobility assistance and meal preparation, and help with activities of daily living. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We believe in Elevating the Human Spirit\u2120 by providing our clients with practical assistance and daily moments of joy. By giving equal parts compassion, attention, and comfort, our goal is to help seniors feel independent again while promoting good health to enjoy their days.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn more about our in-home care services, contact your local Comfort Keepers Halton Hills, Guelph and Milton offices at <\/span><b>905-877-2999 \/ 519-760-3408<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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