Senior Dentistry in Mission Viejo
60 Is the New 40!
Thanks to modern medicine and a focus on preventive care, we are living longer and enjoying more meals than ever before! But with age comes changes to your oral health. Prioritizing your smile becomes more important as the mouth and body maintain a close connection. By allowing Dr. Sy and our team to provide top-notch dental care, we can help your smile last longer and enjoy a better quality of life. Call our office if you would like to learn more about how to achieve a healthier, more beautiful, lifelong smile.
Why Choose Chanelle Sy, DDS for Senior Dentistry?
- We Start By Listening to Our Dental Patients
- Conscious Sedation Available to Create Positive Experiences
- Clear Focus on Oral Health & Quality of Life Connection
Oral Health Challenges for Older Adults
Aging adults often face common oral health challenges, such as an increased risk of gum disease, dry mouth, tooth loss, and more. Addressing these issues early on is essential if more advanced treatment is to be avoided. However, if problems do occur and require necessary care, Dr. Sy is here to help.
Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)
The CDC estimates that 70% of individuals over the age of 65 have periodontal disease. This silent, pain-free process is a dangerous infection that can destroy the foundation of your teeth over time. In fact, it is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. Periodontal disease has also been linked to systemic conditions that can affect your overall health, such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Hygiene Challenges
Gum recession and tooth wear occur naturally over time. However, these attributes create perfect traps for plaque and food to get caught in. This can lead to tooth decay if not properly addressed, which can result in tooth infections and damage.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth can be a result of certain medications or health issues (such as seasonal allergies). While this symptom can be annoying, it also threatens your oral health. Without saliva to wash away plaque and food debris, a dry mouth is the perfect environment for cavities to develop.
Dr. Sy
Is Here
to Help
Dr. Sy has taken a special interest in ensuring one’s oral health remains in top shape over time. With our dedication and knowledge of how the oral environment changes through the years, we can ensure you are flashing a beautiful and healthy smile throughout the different stages of your lifetime.
Treatments to Restore & Replace Teeth
We offer restorative dental care that includes dental crowns, tooth-colored fillings, dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants should your teeth require repair or replacement. By addressing cracks, missing teeth, chips, and even significant decay, we can create a strong and complete smile, which is the first step in ensuring better oral health and wellness in the future.
Veneers, Whitening, & Other Cosmetic Services
With age often comes small chips, cracks, stains, and even shifting of the teeth. As the face and body change, so does the mouth. As a way to minimize and address these imperfections, we can use a range of cosmetic dental treatments (i.e., veneers, teeth whitening, etc.) to beautify and extend the life of your smile.
Safe & Effective Conscious Sedation Options
Dental anxiety is a problem many patients face, even those who are older. With safe and highly effective conscious sedation options, like nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and oral conscious sedation, we not only create more comfortable dental experiences but also calm nerves so that all patients can feel confident moving ahead with treatment.