Geriatric Dental Care

First Visit

Our dental specialists/ dental surgeon will find out the details of your medical and dental history. He or she will assess the health of your teeth and gums by:

• Taking X-rays
• Examining the gums
• Looking for signs of gum disease
• Checking for loose teeth
• Looking at the tissues inside your mouth
• Examining your tongue
• Checking your bite
• Looking for visual evidence of tooth decay
• Checking for broken teeth
• Checking for damaged fillings
• Looking for changes in the gums covering teeth
• Checking the contact between your teeth
• Treatment

Consultation and treatment (if necessary) should be completed within 30 minutes. Sometimes, where complicated treatment may be required, the process may take a longer time. If your schedule does not allow, our dental specialist/ dental surgeon will schedule for you to make a repeat visit another day for further treatment.

Follow Up Care

Besides the 6-monthly dental check-up, you should have a good home care regime to maintain healthy teeth and gums in-between dental visits. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day or after each meal to remove plaque build-up. Include foods that are good for your teeth like fruits and vegetables, whole grains and dairy products like cheese and milk into your diet.