Senior Citizen’s dentistry also known as Geriatric dentistry, or Geriodontics, is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age-related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals.
At Dr. Deepika’s Dental clinic, we believe elderly dental care requires a different mindset and training. So, we specialize in a host of treatments meant just for the elderly.
For the home bound senior citizen we also have customized home visits to ensure they can be treated in the comfort of their home. Good health reflects in a healthy smile.
Digital X-Ray
We use digital portable x-rays which provide instant x-rays which we can analyse to be able to decide on what treatment is needed.Professional Consultation
We will discuss your primary issues and your wishes concerning your teeth.Dental Examination
This is followed by a professional examination of the teeth and gums.Complete Treatment Plan
We devise a complete treatment plan for restoring your healthy smile.Treatments available for different dental problems
- You should come in every 6 months to get a profession cleaning which will clean your teeth at and below the gum line and the root surfaces to remove plaque and bacteria from these areas and make them smooth and clean.
- As we all grow older, certain health concerns earn our full attention, especially the importance of oral health for We may not realize but dental disease can affect the health of other teeth and reduce our chewing efficiency which can lead to long term issues especially in case of elderly individuals thus increasing their chances drastically for emergency dental care.
- Dental care at all ages is very important and here is a list of treatments especially for the elderly to keep their teeth and smile lasting longer than ever
- For teeth that have already decayed we carry our the required dental filling or root canal treatments as necessary
A number of factors cause tooth sensitivity, including brushing too aggressively with a hard-bristled toothbrush, worn tooth enamel and a cracked or fractured tooth. Proper brushing with extra soft or soft bristles toothbrush and using desensitizing toothpaste, can gradually minimize that sensitivity. Read more
May be used to protect a decayed tooth, strengthen teeth, restores a broken tooth or to replace a missing tooth. Read more -
Raise common concerns of infection, but the proper replacement is the key to a confident smile. Today dental implants are the most popular treatment option for missing teeth.
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- Option 1 – Traditional Bridgework One main issue we have with traditional fixed bridges is that if either of the two anchor teeth become compromised, you don’t lose one tooth–you lose the whole bridge.
- Option 2 – Implants Dental implants are more durable than bridges, allowing them to provide protection that lasts a lifetime. The entire class on the types, benefits, indications, implications of dental implants is somehow missed and all we have is myths that are widely believed without scientific basis and customizing to your own case. This is exactly why when one hears a cost attached to this procedure they have no basis to rationalize this as cheap or expensive other than the last quote they heard or saw online. Read more
- Options 3 – Partial Dentures These are good options for partially missing teeth when the patient is not a good candidate for dental. Read more
- Option 4 – Dentures Dentures are artificial teeth and gums that are formed to your mouth and created by your dentists to replace lost or missing natural teeth. Read more
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Payment Options
We accept all payments in advance via digital modes such as IMPS, NEFT, GPay.
Easy Payment Facility
We understand that sometimes certain high-end treatments may require certain financial planning. EMI Facilities and other options can be availed after discussion.