To Maximize Your Dental Care....

At Sterlingdental, we’re proud to offer our modern family dentistry to patients in all stages of life. From a baby’s first check-up, to a teen’s wisdom tooth consultation, to the delicate but proactive dental care for seniors, we have the experience and understanding that ensures we provide the best possible care for everyone at every age.

As is the case with most every part of the body, teeth tend to decay and weaken as we age. As a result, seniors may require more extensive dental work, as well as special care due to health circumstances such as high blood pressure and other heart conditions, diabetes, and prescription medication.

Our team at Sterlingdental is highly trained and widely experienced with reconstructive or restorative dental work in older patients, such as crowns, implants, bridges, dentures, and filling replacements. We also recognize that as gums naturally begin to recede with age, older patients may be more susceptible to cavities in the roots and other root-related problems as well as gum disease, so we always perform an extremely thorough examination of the teeth and gums.

Please Tell us if You Suffer From...

High Blood Pressure?

Please be sure to inform us if you have high blood pressure, as well as any medication you may be taking to treat it, as some of them may cause swelling and overgrowth of the gums that we’ll want to watch for. It’s also important to keep us informed of any other cardiovascular problems you’ve had, such as heart attack, stroke, angina, and heart failure, as well as any medications you’re taking. Heart health issues and their medications not only inform us of what oral health issues you may be facing, but it influences the kind of treatment you’ll receive, as well as the type of anesthesia.

Diabetes?

Similarly, diabetes is an important factor in your dental care. Together, we’ll want to watch out for the development of dry mouth, gum inflammation, thrush, poor healing of oral tissues, and burning mouth and/or tongue, all of which are an increased risk for diabetics.

It’s always best if we’re aware of any prescription medications you may be taking for any medical issue. It will help us give you the best possible care at all times. Also, the risk of oral cancers increases with age, so dentists and dental hygienists are invaluable in terms of early detection.

Arthritis or Something Else?

If you suffer from arthritis and are having difficulty cleaning your teeth, please contact us so we can discuss some simple, low-cost solutions.

We take pride in the relationships we develop with our patients, and nothing makes us prouder than to see our patients through the various stages of life. We have the experience, knowledge, and sensitivity that make us the ideal dental care practitioners for seniors. Please contact us for more information, or to book a consultation or appointment.