Geriatrics


March 5-7, 2009
Oral Health

Oral health is an important part of a person’s overall health.  Poor oral health can increase the risk to general health and affect nutritional intake.

You and your dentist are partners in your oral health care.  It’s up to you to brush and floss daily, and to see your dentist regularly.  This preventive philosophy has helped reduce the incidence of tooth loss over the years so that today, many people are keeping their teeth for life!

Your dentist will work with you to maintain that good oral health.  Dentists’ skills, training and education are employed to provide comprehensive examinations and diagnoses of your mouth. They can offer treatment solutions for restorative requirements such as fillings, crowns or dentures, or help with cosmetic dentistry procedures.

So talk to your dentist, and click on any of the links provided in the Oral Health Links section, to learn more about your oral health.

 

 

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