I have this one tooth that seems to be a little loose.  Is there anything that can be done to make this tooth more secure.

Answer: You may want to visit a periodontist. A periodontist is a dentist that is a specialist in diagnosing, treating and preventing gum diseases and the supporting bones of the teeth. A periodontist can examine your condition and review your oral hygiene practices, and discuss your medical history (Remember certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, can contribute to the problem of loose teeth) and advise best course of treatment in order to save your tooth.

With more and more studies showing links to poor oral health and over all health care issue it is important to maintain your oral and dental care health. Seniors may need to see their dentist more then just twice a year if advised by their dentist in order to properly maintain their dental healthcare needs.

However, with the rising cost of dental care many seniors tend to put off their dental care needs. One why to address the cost factor is by having dental insurance. There are many different types of dental insurance plans that can address different needs. On this website we offer Affordable low cost dental insurance plans such as HMO and or dental discount plans. Both of these plan types will make dental care much more affordable at a low month cost.

For people that wish to stay with or choose their own dental provider we also offer dental PPO plans such as Dental Dental and AmFirst. Take a moment to review our dental insurance and plan options and see which may be the best fit for your dental needs and your budget.

Although you do not need to wet your toothbrush at all there are some benefits to wetting your toothbrush before you start brushing your teeth. If you wet your toothbrush before adding your toothpaste, it helps to softens your toothbrush bristles and rinses off any debris. If you Wet your toothbrush after adding toothpaste it help to ensures the toothpaste melts into your toothbrush so it doesn’t roll off

Did you know most people use too much toothpaste? You only need use a peas sized dab of toothpaste on your toothbrush. Most adults tend to think that it is necessary to cover the entire brushing surface of a toothbrush because of the way toothpaste is advertised on television and adds.

Diminished sends of tastes can be an issue for some seniors. While advancing age may impair the sense of taste other reasons can include diseases, medications, and dentures.

Although any one at any age can get oral cancer the risk of oral cancer increases with age. Therefore any lesion found on the tongue or anywhere in the mouth needs to be examined and closely watched.  Note: Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages is associated with and increase risk of oral cancer

Did you know that most infant foods easily wash off Baby’s teeth with just a drink of water after meals. But it is good to introduce a toothbrush as soon as possible, so baby can get used to having it in his/her mouth. You probably will not need to use the brush to actually clean Baby’s teeth until he/she’s eating only table foods (and has a significant number of teeth), at around 18 months. However, you will want to gently clean your child’s teeth with a toothbrush or thimble-like cleaner and some bicarbonate of soda if your toddler has eaten sticky, sugary foods.

Even with good at home dental care habits you want to always check for any signs of tooth decay. The first signs of cavities in baby teeth are discoloration and minor pitting. Putting Baby to bed with a bottle of milk (or worse, juice) is notorious for causing cavities. Do not leave your infant with a bottle for long periods of time, especially if you notice he/she’s no longer feeding and is just using the bottle for comfort. Just like adults babies need to see their dentist regularly.

A person age is not a dominant or sole factor in determining oral health. Yet for some seniors they may have certain medical conditions, such as arthritis in the hand and fingers that may make brushing and flossing their teeth more difficult to impossible to preform.  In addition needed medication for ones health, may and also affect oral health and may cause needed changes in their dental treatment.