Oral Health Education Workshop - CaregivingMatters.ca
Oral health education is valuable for seniors, their caregivers, and for people with barriers to accessing traditional dental care services. Understanding the risks for neglecting your oral hygiene can put things into perspective. Seniors with poor oral health are in a higher risk-category for stroke, heart attack and aspiration pneumonia. This educational presentation outlines some insightful facts and helpful home dental care tips for seniors and people with disabilities. A
I got new dentures! Take a bite out of denture misconceptions.
You’ve reached a turning point in your life and are about to complete your final denture fitting. If you’re hoping to walk out of your dental provider’s office with shiny new dentures and bite into that beautiful red apple, perhaps some clarification is in order. To begin, dentures are not the same as your natural teeth. Whether you have been without those teeth for ten days or ten years, your dentures will not feel the way that those teeth did. Let’s talk about pain first.
Denture adhesives - a sticky situation
Any discussion of the pros and cons, dos and don’ts of denture adhesives must be prefaced by answering the question, “If my dentures fit properly, why will I need a denture adhesive?” Strictly speaking, properly fitting dentures typically will not require a denture adhesive. That response, however, is insufficient. Dentures may become loose not because they were improperly fit, but because the gums change over time, causing dentures to become out of adjustment. Before you be
Oral Health Educational Workshops for PSW and Nursing Staff
At EPICITI Mobile Dental Care, our specialized care and services have been designed to meet the dental needs of residents at nursing homes, and retirement communities, as well as individuals in residential settings. We strongly believe in education and coordinate educational workshops about the importance of oral health as we age for PSW and nursing staff at various health facilities. Learn more about our services and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. #patien
What causes dry mouth? How do you cope with it?
We have all had dry mouth at one time or another. Maybe it occurred when we had to stand up and speak to a group of people. Or maybe it was accompanied by thirst that simply couldn’t be quenched. Here are some of the questions that you can ask yourself to determine whether or not you truly suffer from dry mouth: Do you have difficulty with swallowing or speaking? Does you tongue often feel like shoe leather? Do you constantly sip liquids in order to swallow foods? Does it s
How are dentures made?
Learn about how dentures are made, from the first appointment to final delivery. The process of complete denture fabrication requires anywhere from 4-6 appointments which include impressions, bite articulation, try-in with the teeth in wax, final conversion into acrylic, and final delivery. Adjustments may be necessary after you receive your dentures to ensure that your teeth come together for maximum comfort and chewing ability. Mobile denture clinic services are an alternat
