Ask the Dentist by the ADA: 'How Can I Help My Elderly Parent Brush Her Teeth?'

The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'How Can I Help My Elderly Parent Brush Her Teeth?'

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Prevention Dentistry for Seniors

Keeping Seniors' Smiles Healthy and Attractive

The signs of aging show up on our teeth and gums just like they do on our bodies. We pay specific attention to the needs of our seniors. Gum disease and root decay are serious conditions that we check for. Early treatment is important to save teeth and maintain good health. 

We also check for fractures and decay around restorations and for fillings that have loosened. The flow of saliva through the mouth can be reduced with certain medications, and we provide products that relieve the condition of dry mouth. We can also return your smile to a dazzling one with advanced whitening treatments. We advise our seniors that if they ever experience bleeding gums from brushing or flossing, or if one or more teeth become loose, to contact us immediately.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Dentists Are the First Line of Defense for Elder Abuse

With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155