Keep Your Pearly Whites Healthy For A Happy Retirement
Preventive dental care is vital at every stage of life to maintain a healthy smile and for your overall well-being. Regular checkups, cleanings, and good oral hygiene habits help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. As you age, preventive care is more important than ever to keep your natural teeth, address oral and overall health concerns, and improve quality of life.
You’re Never Too Old to Visit the Dentist
Your teeth are supposed to last your entire life, and it’s possible with preventive dental care. Regular checkups and cleanings help prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health problems that can impact overall health. This is doubly true in your 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond.
Once you’ve established the habit of visiting the dentist every four to six months, it’s easier to catch potential problems before they become serious health threats. Early detection and treatment not only prevents the need for more extensive and expensive procedures later on but also preserves your overall health.
Dental Care Is Essential Healthcare
Taking care of your teeth in your retirement years is just as important as taking care of your body. As you age, you become more susceptible to infection, and it takes longer to recover from illness. An oral infection is no different than a respiratory infection in that, if you don’t treat it right away, it can develop into something more serious and potentially life threatening. Keeping your teeth healthy significantly lowers the risk of an oral health problem spreading to other parts of your body and causing even more harm.
Enjoy Yourself in Retirement
Would you rather spend your retirement savings on the things you enjoy or dental treatments? Certainly, it’s the former. With regular preventive care, you’ll keep your natural teeth for longer and may never need costly dentures or implants, leaving you free to spend more time and money doing whatever you desire.
Keeping your natural teeth also ensures you’ll always be able to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods for a healthy diet. You’ll never have to pass up a perfectly cooked steak or a crisp apple. The entire culinary world will be available to you!
Keep Existing Dental Work Pristine
Maybe you’ve had dental work in the past. Regular checkups allow us to monitor aging restorations, including fillings, crowns, and bridgework. If we see signs of wear, we can make a replacement right away to avoid possible damage from a cracked, broken, or failing restoration and keep you eating, speaking, and smiling with confidence.
Your Health Hinges on Your Mouth
By maintaining good oral health throughout your life, you’ll have better overall health and comfort. Poor oral hygiene in adults, and especially seniors, has been linked to systemic health problems like heart disease and diabetes. By prioritizing preventive dental care, you can reduce those risks and stay healthier for life.
At Parker & Pennington Dentistry, located in St. Marys, GA, we care about all our patients and their health. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve been away for a while and need a dental checkup. We’d also love to hear from you if you’re keeping up with your regularly scheduled cleanings. So, give us a call to schedule an appointment!
