Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities may be neglecting an essential aspect of their good health -- oral and dental hygiene. As many Long-Term Care residents cannot adequately care for themselves and staff members may not be trained to provide proper daily oral hygiene, infections can occur, most without pain or other symptoms.
Research shows that dental infections contribute to and/or cause many systemic diseases, such as pneumonia, diabetes and malnutrition. Without a professional exam and periodic preventive care, patients can develop chronic infections before caregivers are alerted to the problem.
Research shows that dental infections contribute to and/or cause many systemic diseases, such as pneumonia, diabetes and malnutrition. Without a professional exam and periodic preventive care, patients can develop chronic infections before caregivers are alerted to the problem.
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Our mobile units provide bedside care, thus saving the family, facility, and resident the stress of transporting to a private dental office. We're passionately committed to improving the quality of life of our patients through improved oral health. We also seek to actively reduce the cost of health care through comprehensive treatment and maintenance of oral health.
As one of the largest geriatric dentistry providers in the state of Texas, we have the infrastructure to provide comprehensive dental solutions that you can count on. We pride ourselves on creating long term relationships that improve the quality of life of your residents. Our unparalleled customer services creates a healthy environment that focuses on both treatment and prevention.
Our hygienists are trained and experienced in providing oral care to the patient who cared for them self. Unfortunately, there are many nursing home residents who are not able to take care of themselves. Due to the daily demands on family members and nursing home staff, it is difficult for residents to receive proper oral hygiene care.
Dentures, removable replacements for missing teeth, come in two types: partial and complete dentures. Dental implants and bridges are suitable alternatives to dentures. Though it usually takes a while to get used to eating and speaking with new dentures, denture adhesives can improve the stability of the denture and provide a sense of security for the denture wearer.
This inflammatory disease of the nervous system is a chronic, disabling disease. MS patients may experience a wide variety of symptoms, includingg pain, weakness and poor coordination, numbness of the lips and chin area, and forms of facial paralysis. Mouth care can be difficult, and due to lack of care or problems with providing care, there may be more plaque on the teeth and gums, resulting in greater risk of gum disease and cavities.
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