Isolated during Pandemic, Seniors May Need Dental Care Now
Many seniors skipped their dental visits during the pandemic. While we know the need to protect at-risk people from COVID-19, it is especially important for seniors to catch up on their dental care needs. All seniors and their caregivers and family should know that dental offices are safe, with COVID-19 rules in place for patient care.
Whether our patients are 7 or 70, we know that dental care is health care, and good dental habits last a lifetime. But dental care is especially important for patients in their golden years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “More than 1 in 6 adults aged 65 or older have lost all their teeth, which can affect nutrition.”
For seniors on Medi-Cal, dental care is covered, so do not miss out on using your benefits. Continuing with regular dental checkups will help you with good oral health. We want to keep your smile healthy and pain free at every age.
Schedule a dental visit today with your dentist to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all adults “visit your dentist at least once a year, even if you have no natural teeth or have dentures”.
We know that for many seniors, these have been hard times. Keep smiling. Keep brushing. Keep flossing. And schedule your dental visits today. To find a dentist near you, visit: SmileCalifornia.org or call 1-800-322-6384 for more information or help.
(California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, currently offers dental services as one of the program's many benefits. Medi-Cal Dental, also known as Denti-Cal, is the program that provides free or low-cost dental services to eligible children and adults. For more information, visit SmileCalifornia.org.)
