Call Us Today
 (310) 534-3444
  
Dental Insurance

 

Buy Dental

«
»

A Common Problem Among Seniors is Dry Mouth.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation an estimates that 20 percent of elderly people suffer from dry mouth.  Dry mouth is also a hidden cause of tooth loss and gum disease in 30 percent of adults.    There are many reasons why you may have dry mouth but for older adults one large factor is that dry mouth can be a side effect to many medications. Medications such as blood pressure, decongestants, antidepressants and pain pill other medications may also cause dry mouth so if you are experiencing dry mouth issue be siree to discuss treatment options with your dentist.

Related posts:

  1. Seniors are at a Higher Risk for Oral Health Care Problems. Oral health care is important regardless of age.  However for seniors they are at a higher risk for oral health care issues.  The advancing age put many senior at risk for a number of dental care issues such as Dry Mouth, Darkened teeth, and Tooth Loss due to Gum disease. Age even has an effect […]...
  2. Seniors are at a Higher Risk for Oral Health Care Problems Seniors are at a Higher Risk for Oral Health Care Problems...
  3. Dental 4 Less, Some of the Risk Factors For Mouth Cancer Dental 4 Less, Some of the Risk Factors For Mouth Cancer...
  4. Dental 4 Less, Cigarette smoking alters the mouth microbiota Dental 4 Less, Cigarette smoking alters the mouth microbiota...
  5. Dental 4 Less, Seniors and Oral Cancer Dental 4 Less, Seniors and Oral Cancer...
  6. Severe gum disease can be associated with a higher risk or oral cancer. Severe gum disease can be associated with a higher risk or oral cancer. ...
  7. Dental 4 Less, The connection between mouth bacteria and inflammation in heart disease Dental 4 Less, The connection between mouth bacteria and inflammation in heart disease...
  8. Smokers and Tobacco Chewers have a Higher Risk of Gum Disease. Smokers and Tobacco Chewers have a Higher Risk of Gum Disease. ...
  9. Aging and Gum Disease – Dental 4 Less For some seniors they think that gum disease is just a part of aging. However that is not the case. Gum disease is caused by a build up of dental plaque. Gum disease is more common in seniors who face changes such as receding gums and a faster build up of plaque. Other factors such […]...
  10. Dental 4 Less, Seniors are at a higher risk for dry mouth issues. Dental 4 Less, Seniors are at a higher risk for dry mouth issues. ...
  11. Oral thrush a common complication of HIV ‘because of fungi’ Experts know that organisms that live in our mouths are capable of contributing to both health and disease. It is also known that these organisms are more likely to cause oral diseases, such as oral candidiasis (oral thrush), in people with compromised immune systems – such as those who have cancer or who are infected […]...
  12. Common Food Preservative May Slowed Or Halt Tumor Growth. Common Food Preservative May Slowed Or Halt Tumor Growth....
  13. According to Studies, Common Test For Measuring Mercury May Overestimate Exposure From Dental Amalgam Fillings According to Studies, Common Test For Measuring Mercury May Overestimate Exposure From Dental Amalgam Fillings...
  14. Dental 4 Less What is Dry Mouth Xerostomia or other wise know as dry mouth is a condition that results from an inadequate flow of saliva. Dry mouth if not treated can cause dental issues and bad breath....
  15. Dental 4 Less, Treating a common gum condition could reduce risk of heart attacks in kidney disease patients Dental 4 Less, Treating a common gum condition could reduce risk of heart attacks in kidney disease patients...
Posted on Monday, Dec. 3rd 2012 10:17 AM | by Dental | in Individual Dental Insurance Plans | No Comments »

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Copyright 2011(c). Dental4Less.com is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. DEL AMO Insurance Services, Inc. | Privacy Policy

This is not an attempt to describe the product coverage and its' contents but merely used as a sales tool for the purpose of product illustration. The website and its' owners cannot make recommendations as to whether any illustrated product may meet the users' particular needs. Therefore, the suitability of the product is the final determination of the user of this website. The use of this website is acceptance of the sites' privacy statement. Coverage is not in effect until an application is signed, transmitted, payment received and approved by the underwriting company unless otherwise specifically stated. A physical and/or background inspection may be done to verify the information provided. The quote(s) will be based up on the underwriting information you supplied and the quote(s) is/are subject to change upon inspection and review by the underwriting company. The underwriting company reserves the right to determine the final coverage, premium and acceptability If you have any questions regarding the information collected, please contact the agency. All quotes are provided by DEL AMO Insurance Services, Inc,. DBA: InsComp Insurance Services and/or one of it's affiliated agents, brokers, agencies, brokerages, and/or companies Lic: 0B93601 Agent David Blunt, Lic: 0638553. Commercial use by others is prohibited by law. No portion of any news or information from this website may be photocopied, faxed, mailed, distributed, transmitted, published, broadcasted, duplicated, or re-distributed in any manner for any purpose without prior written authorization of its' owner.