Category: Seniors

Low-income seniors are a particularly vulnerable population with unique oral health needs. The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) will provide needed dental services to this population group. This program is intended to help reduce unnecessary trips to the hospital, prevent chronic disease and increase quality of life for seniors in Ontario. A group of…

Find a senior’s friendly dentist. You want to establish an ongoing relationship with someone who will look after your oral health needs for the rest of your life. You should attend a dentist in your community, who has easy access with no or few stairs. Some dentists specialize in looking after seniors. If you think…

With many of today’s seniors having all or most of their own teeth, regular dental care is an important part of health promotion and disease prevention. Teeth often get cavities around the necks of the crown – this is where the crown and root meet at the gums. This area can become sensitive with age…