Geriatric Dentistry

Geriatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the specific needs of the elderly patients.

Senior citizens over the age of 60 face unique dental problems such as tooth decay, tooth loss, gum disease, dry mouth and many other oral health problems which can be serious and complicated to treat. Geriatric adults require specialized treatments and considerations.

If tooth decay is left untreated, the bacteria in infected tooth can quickly enter your bloodstream and cause infection. Senior patients can develop heart disease due to poor oral health. It is important for older adults to seek good dental care to prevent certain oral diseases and other diseases associated with oral health such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

Geriatric patients may have sensitivity, side effects or reactions to medication and anesthetics used during dental treatments as many patients are already taking prescriptions for their age-related conditions or maybe facing physical challenges or disabilities. Dentists specialized in Geriatric Dentistry understand that extra precautions are needed to treat elderly people.

At SmileZone Dental Studio, we take extra precautions while treating senior citizens and provide treatments tailored to the patients needs. We make sure that the patient gets extra care and comfort during the treatment.

Geriatric Dentistry Treatments available at SmileZone Dental Studio

• Tooth extractions for decayed or infected teeth
• Dental implant placement to offer a permanent solution to tooth loss
• Denture placement to restore oral function following the loss of a dental arch
• State of the art flexible partial dentures which are super light weight and comfortable and have zero metal components.
• Periodontal treatments to reverse the symptoms of gum disease
• Oral cancer screenings