{"id":5956,"date":"2021-09-06T14:10:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T14:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/06\/the-importance-of-oral-health-for-older-adults-in-assisted-living-facilities\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:47:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:47:09","slug":"the-importance-of-oral-health-for-older-adults-in-assisted-living-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/columbia\/resources\/the-importance-of-oral-health-for-older-adults-in-assisted-living-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Oral Health for Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->A senior woman and her caregiver smiling.Aging brings with it the need for increased vigilance regarding older adults\u2019 health. What may have once been a minor ailment that your loved one quickly bounced back from can rapidly escalate in advancing years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"separators-custom-box\">\n            <div class=\"cta_title\">In-home Caregiver in Columbia<\/div>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/columbia\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right\">\n                <span class=\"c-btn__txt\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span>\n                <span class=\"c-btn__ico\">\n                    <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"ASD icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 contact-info__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>            \n                <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>When the older adult in question resides in <a href=\"\/\">assisted living facilities<\/a>, professionals will be on hand to ensure their health, including oral care, is monitored. Conditions they\u2019ll be watchful of include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Darkened teeth<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Diminished taste<\/li>\n<li>Root decay<\/li>\n<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n<li>Tooth loss<\/li>\n<li>Thrush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Oral Hygiene Tips for Older Adults in Assisted Living Care<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Age is not the sole, or even the primary factor, contributor to poor oral hygiene. There are a number of practices an elder adult can put in place to ensure they maintain a healthy mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Daily brushing and flossing is a must whatever your age. If oral hygiene is neglected in the elderly, plaque with build quickly. A toothpaste containing fluoride is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><b>Scheduling Visits to a Dentist or Hygienist from an Assisted Living Facility<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Whether your elder relative resides in assisted living facilities or not, their dentist or hygienist should monitor their oral health by asking many of the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have they noticed any changes in their mouth recently?<\/li>\n<li>Do they have any loose or sensitive teeth?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any lumps or swellings in the mouth?<\/li>\n<li>Is the mouth sore or bleeding?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the medical monitoring assisted facilities include, contact a member of the Always Best Care team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"separators-custom-box\">\n            <div class=\"cta_title\">In-home Care Services in Columbia<\/div>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/columbia\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right\">\n                <span class=\"c-btn__txt\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span>\n                <span class=\"c-btn__ico\">\n                    <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 contact-info__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>            \n                <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A senior woman and her caregiver smiling.Aging brings with it the need for increased vigilance regarding older adults\u2019 health. What may have once been a minor ailment that your loved one quickly bounced back from can rapidly escalate in advancing years. 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