Dental Care Portland Oregon OR - Seniors With Dental Dry Mouth In The Portland, North Plains, Hillsboro Beaverton and Banks Oregon Area Can Now Be Helped at TenderCare Dental Center.

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Andrew Thompson DMD
Mari Seeger DMD

4074 NW Saltzman Road Suite 107 = Portland = OR 97229 = 503 629-8005
10395 NW Glencoe Road Suite 100 = North Plains = OR 97133 = 503 647-0055

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Dr. Thompson and Dr. Seeger feel 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. Thompson and Dr. Seeger have 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 TenderCare Dental Center at 503 629-8005 today.

Dental Health For Seniors
In Portland Oregon and the surrounding
North Plains - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Banks OR areas.