Geriatric Dentistry

Dental Care and Self-Confidence

Posted on by Dr. Dana Walters

Whenever you brush and floss, choose healthy foods, and have your teeth cleaned at the dentist’s office, you are taking steps toward dental health and self-confidence. There is more you can do to improve your teeth, and be confident in your appearance.

Dental Care Tips: Cosmetic Dentistry

You have more self-confidence when your teeth look their best. There are numerous cosmetic dentistry procedures that can help you reach this goal.

One example is obtaining dental implants. Although missing teeth can affect your oral health and your ability to eat, it also affects your appearance. A dental implant is a simple device that results in a nicer smile. Whether you need one implant or multiple implants, you can talk and smile with confidence. It will be easy and fun to smile when your smile is not spoiled by missing teeth.

Teeth whitening is a second example. Whether your teeth are no longer white and bright due to your diet, aging, or oral care habits, you do not need to live with the embarrassment of stained, dull teeth. Ask your dentist about professional teeth whitening, and your teeth will be attractive again.

Dental braces can be the ideal option for crooked teeth. Even if your teeth are not misaligned enough to affect your bite or your oral health, teeth that are not perfectly straight can affect the way you feel about yourself.

Cosmetic Dentistry Is For Everyone

These are only a few popular examples of cosmetic dentistry procedures that can improve your appearance and your self-confidence. You can accomplish much more at your next dental visit than a basic cleaning and exam.

Cosmetic dentistry is no longer considered a sign of vanity, or only for individuals in certain age groups. You can discuss procedures with your dentist, regardless of your gender or age. It will boost your confidence when you know you look your best.

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How Improving Your Diet Can Improve Your Oral Health

Posted on by Dr. Dana Walters

A healthy diet is important for many reasons. While you may not have associated your diet with dental care, there are a number of ways improving your diet can improve your oral health.
Nutrition For Oral Health:

Nutrition does not only affect your body, it affects your oral health as well. Your gums and teeth need a variety of vitamins and minerals every day. It is not enough to have a calcium-rich diet for strong, healthy teeth. As an example, Vitamin C is essential for healthy gums. When you choose a balanced diet packed with nutrition, you will have better oral health.

If you need to snack between meals, choose slices or sticks of raw, fresh vegetables. You can enjoy snacks that are good for you. Raw vegetables are fun to chew, and they are good for your oral health.
Avoiding Harmful Products:

There are foods and beverages you should limit, or not consume at all. Avoiding candy and other sweets is only the beginning. You will have healthier gums and teeth if you also avoid foods that stick to your teeth, and acidic products that harm tooth enamel.

You can make healthy choices for beverages, too. When you want excellent oral health, do not drink carbonated beverages. Between the sugar and the acidic effects, remove soda pop from your diet. As coffee is acidic, you should avoid drinking it whenever possible. Even fruit juice can be too acidic for your teeth.

Instead, enjoy a fresh, cold glass of milk. A second option is water. Water provides many health benefits, and will also keep your mouth fresh and clean.
Everything you eat and drink affects your teeth and gums. You can avoid products that are harmful, and make healthier choices. You can enjoy good food and oral health at the same time.

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Aging and Dental Health: The Importance of Geriatric Dentistry

Posted on by Dr. Dana Walters

It is important for people of all ages to take care of their oral health. As we get older a lot of us think that we are destined to have bad oral health and tooth loss, which is not true; it is equally essential for the elderly population to seek dental health care.

Individuals who are 65 years of age or older are at an increased risk for developing a number of oral health problems. Those oral health problems include dry mouth, tooth loss, gum disease, root and tooth decay.

By receiving geriatric dental health care, a person can prevent or eliminate the progression of certain oral diseases and can stave off certain illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. With proper dental care, an aging person can have a healthy mouth and teeth that help them feel, speak and eat with confidence.

If you are 65 or older and want to take charge of your dental health, call Dr. Dana Walters at 614-771-5960 to schedule an appointment. Dr Walters is a Hilliard and Upper Arlington, Ohio dentist who is specially trained in geriatric dentistry.

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