In this video, Dr. Kauffman, Dr. Weber, and Dr. Bautista talk about the importance of preventative oral care for elderly patients with dementia.
Dental care is extremely important for the elderly, but those who are homebound may struggle to get the preventative treatments they need.
Even if caregivers are keeping up with brushing and flossing, it’s still important for their loved ones to see a dentist. Geriatric House Call Dentistry now offers mobile dentistry services for elderly dementia patients in San Francisco.
We Provide In Home Preventative Oral Care for Patients in the San Francisco Bay Area
Dr. Teri Mitchell, CDP is a highly qualified geriatric dentist serving homebound patients in the Bay Area. We want to help your loved one stay healthy by providing them with excellent preventative oral care. Even if you think your loved one isn’t going to cooperate, please contact us and schedule a house call appointment. We are expert geriatric dentists, and we specialize in treating patients with dementia.
The Importance of Preventive Oral Care for the Aging Population
How important is dental care for dementia patients? If your loved one isn’t regularly brushing their teeth, this can lead to numerous health problems. Bacteria in the mouth can spread to other areas of the body, like the heart and lungs, and cause serious illnesses like pneumonia and heart attack. Our traveling dentists Dr. Teri Mitchell, CDP, can provide dental care and give you guidance on how to clean your loved one’s teeth regularly. The cleaner the mouth, the cleaner and healthier the body.
Contact Dr. Teri Mitchell, CDP Our San Francisco Bay Area Mobile Dentists
Preventive oral care is so important for your loved one’s health. If you live in the Bay Area, you can contact Dr. Teri Mitchell, CDP to schedule a house call dental exam and cleaning. Be sure to provide as much information as possible when you fill out the online form so we can help your loved one.
