Seniors With Dental Dry Mouth In The Vancouver, Mission, Chilliwack, Aldergrove and Abbotsford British Columbia Area Can Now Be Helped at Bourquin Dental Centre.

Caroline Y Cesar DMD

101 - 2745 Bourquin Crescent West = Abbotsford BC = V2S 6J4 = (604) 859-6555

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Dr. Cesar feels that good habits of effective daily brushing, diet, and use of fluoride will help the aging person adapt to changing conditions. Reduced salivary flow and addition of medications will affect oral health dramatically.

Changes of the teeth and gums:
Dr. Cesar has noted that teeth will darken because of long-term exposure to plaque and changes in the dentin within the tooth. The gums may recede and uncover the roots. Exposed roots will be darker than the enamel part of the tooth and are prone to decay. Fillings can decay and darken, too, as they weaken over time.

"Dry Mouth" may develop: Saliva is useful to lubricate, wash away plaque, and neutralize the acid produced by plaque. Flow of saliva can be reduced by a medical disorder or be a side effect of antihistamine, decongestants, pain killers or diuretics.

The build-up of plaque will accelerate tooth decay. There will also be more gum infection which will cause a loss of bone support for the teeth. Poorly-fitting or poorly-cleaned dentures, illness, and some medications increase the severity of the problem.

For more information regarding dental problems of the elderly, please call Bourquin Dental Centre at (604) 859-6555 today.

Caroline Y Cesar DMD

Dental health care for seniors

Dental Health For Seniors In Abbotsford British Columbia and the surrounding Vancouver - Mission - Chilliwack - Aldergrove BC areas.

Dental Health For Seniors
In Abbotsford British Columbia and the surrounding
Vancouver - Mission - Chilliwack - Aldergrove BC areas.