Hello friends how are you? I hope that you are doing very well and that you are having an excellent week like mine. Today I want to dedicate this article to all the elderly readers of this blog. It is very important that they take care of their dental health since at that age the effects wreak more havoc. We receive many elderly patients a day and I want to help you with a series of tips to improve your dental hygiene.
This is important as it saves a lot on going to the dentist. The healthier your teeth are, the less you will have to invest in treatments. Repairing teeth can be quite expensive. Especially if you live in the United States, going to the dentist can cost you an arm and a leg. Fortunately for you, we can help you reduce this cost.
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Before I start with today’s topic, dental hygiene, I want to show you how to save money on dental treatments. The best way is to do dental tourism, specifically in Tijuana, Mexico. Our Dental Solutions Tijuana clinic, you can find the best prices, at least 50% less than in the United States. You will find any dental treatment at affordable prices, with the same quality as at home.
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Do not miss your appointment and contact us as soon as possible. We will accompany you throughout the process and help you find a hotel or other services. You can read the reviews part or write us also below in the comments. We will answer all your doubts and questions so that you can go to your appointment without problems. Now without further ado let’s continue with today’s topic.
Hygiene tips for elderlypatients
Constancy in hygiene
We assume that when you reach an advanced age you must have good dental hygiene. By this I mean that I assume that you brush daily. This is important to maintain good dental health. The optimal amount for a good brushing routine is to do it at least twice a day. to maintain consistency you must remember that you cannot miss any day and brush daily.
In addition to this, supplementing your dental hygiene routine with dental floss will do wonders. Most patients have health problems due to not cleaning between their teeth. Food that gets stuck there rots and causes many dental diseases. Some are cavities, gingivitis and halitosis
All of these diseases are very common in elderly patients in addition to tooth loss. A very important factor is the one we mentioned before, dental health. Another very good product for this is mouthwash. Use it at the end of your cleaning routine to kill bacteria and germs.
Clean your utensils
Part of good dental hygiene for elderly patients is cleaning your surroundings. You can’t claim to have clean teeth if you don’t clean your toothbrush. For this I recommend boiling it in water for a minute after use. In the same way, you should dry it afterwards and keep it in a dry place so that it does not accumulate bacteria. A case for your toothbrush is a good idea to keep it in a safe place.
Similarly, changing your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months also helps maintain good dental health. Over time the bristles of your brush open and you will not be able to brush well. Besides, they can accumulate quite a few germs and bacteria that make it an unsanitary tool. Before that happens, you must buy a new brush.
And since we are talking about the issue of cleaning your utensils, clean your dentures. If you use plaques, or any dental treatment to replace your teeth, clean them as regularly. The fact that they are not your natural teeth does not relieve you of the responsibility of keeping them clean. Like natural teeth, they also accumulate dirt that brings germ bacteria into the mouth.
Finally, try to keep your bathroom clean or the place where you brush your teeth. This place should be sacred and it should be completely clean. Bacteria love damp places and this is why patients tend to get sick from the mouth in the bathroom. Try to avoid leaving your brush outside wet so leave everything clean and dry. Your brush can be stored in a drawer or in a case as we mentioned before.
Take care of your diet
Your diet also has an impact on your dental health in case you didn’t know. When you reach old age there are foods that you should avoid. Some of them are sugar, dyes, fats and oil. They all weaken your teeth and stain them. If you do not have good dental hygiene, it will kill your teeth quickly.
Try to eat healthier, especially calcium. This will help elderly patient’s teeth stay healthy and strong. One way to get calcium is by consuming dairy products like milk. My parents drink at least 1 glass of milk a day to get enough calcium for their teeth.
The same advice also applies to quitting bad habits. We talk about tobacco and alcohol. They are two very bad habits that predominate in our older patients. It may be difficult to quit but at least try to lower your consumption. They not only damage your teeth but your health in general. They bring with them many consequences such as cirrhosis and cancer.
Finally the best tip of dental hygiene that I can give you is to go to the dentist at least 2 times a year. But as we mentioned before, you can count on us to keep your teeth healthy. We love elderly patients.