St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry :: The Dental Anesthesia Center
Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way for your loved one to receive the dental care they may not otherwise be able to get. Going to the dentist can be both scary and painful for geriatric patients, especially when the patient has Alzheimer’s or dementia preventing their ability to understand or remember what is […]
If you are the caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s essential to try and help them maintain a daily oral care routine. It’s also critical that they receive regular cleanings and exams from a dentist. As your parents or other loved ones get older, more and more challenges arise when it comes to […]
Studies show a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s development in older adults. Did you know that people suffering from gum disease for 10 years or more are 70% more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease at some point in their lives? A study by Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy that closely studied 25,000 patients over 50 […]