{"id":457,"date":"2013-10-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/ages-65-your-healthy-smile-timeline\/"},"modified":"2013-10-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-16T00:00:00","slug":"ages-65-your-healthy-smile-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/ages-65-your-healthy-smile-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Ages 65+: Your Healthy Smile Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" WELCOME TO THE FOURTH<\/strong>\u00a0and final\u00a0<\/strong>chapter in our \u201cHealthy Smile Timeline\u201d series. Let\u2019s talk about a few special concerns that may crop up once your smile is a little more seasoned\u2014as well as some cosmetic options you may want to consider. If YOU don\u2019t fall into this particular age category, perhaps you care for someone who does. Be sure to share this post with friends and\/or loved ones<\/strong> who could benefit from these ideas. \"\" <\/p>\n

Today, Modern Dentistry Helps People Keep Their Smiles For Life!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During generations past, lost teeth were considered an inevitable consequence of aging. Now we know how to better care for our smiles as they age. With modern advances, you can have a comfortable, healthy smile for life!<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Must-Do\u2019s, Ages 65+:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • For the most part, losing your teeth during your golden years has little to do with getting old and almost everything to do with gum disease<\/strong>. It’s common as we age because our immune systems can\u2019t fight off inflammation as easily. Regular checkups and cleanings greatly help\u00a0protect you from this problem.<\/li>\n
  • Many medications precipitate dry mouth, a side effect which can hurt your oral health. Keep us up to date on your medications<\/strong> and any medical issues you\u2019re having.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Should-Do\u2019s, Ages 65+:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Today\u2019s dental implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth! If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth<\/strong>, advanced restorative implants may be the solution.<\/li>\n
    • If limited mobility is impairing your home care routine<\/strong>, ask us<\/strong> about special tools that can help. We might recommend an electric toothbrush, or even little tweaks to your usual tools\u2014like extending your toothbrush, or attaching a little ball to the bottom to make it easier to grip.<\/li>\n
    • Boost YOUR self confidence!<\/strong> A recent study indicates that nearly 90% of dental implant patients who previously wore dentures say confidence is up, and the procedure was worth repeating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Could-Do\u2019s, Ages 65+:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • When it comes to cosmetic and restorative dentistry, it isn\u2019t complicated and there\u2019s very little discomfort<\/strong>. More and more seasoned citizens are keeping their teeth AND beautifying their smiles with cosmetic veneers. You can too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Be An Example Of Great Oral Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        You\u2019re part of an amazing new generation of people proving that we\u00a0can<\/em>\u00a0all keep great oral health well into our golden years! While our ancestors were subsisting on soup by age 50, we\u2019ll still be eating all our favorite crunchy foods for as long as we want. Show everyone what it means to have a lifetime of great dental health!<\/strong> Let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the tips and recommendations above. Our team<\/strong> is always here to help. <\/p>\n

        Thank you for reading and sharing this series! We love working with fantastic patients like you.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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