Here Is Dr Peter Korpal’s List of Issues Seniors Should Watch out For:

Medications and your general health can cause mouth and teeth issues. Thankfully, Dr Peter Korpal can help you with most of these issues to keep you smiling.

• Root Caries: As you age, your gums recede slightly.  This can expose the roots of your teeth, which can lead to dental decay.
• Secondary Caries: Dental decay around the outside of old fillings occurs frequently in seniors, especially if you have many old fillings.
• Sensitivity is usually a problem as you get older. When your gums recede due to gum disease, areas on  your teeth that are not normally exposed or protected by enamel become sensitive over time. Cold air can cause sensitivity, as well as sour or sweet drinks and foods.
• Dry mouth is a very common problem for seniors, usually caused by medications. Dry mouth can damage your teeth if left untreated. Dr Peter Korpal may recommend a treatment to restore the moisture in your mouth.
• Existing health conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, or cancer can affect your teeth and mouth. Let Dr Peter Korpal know if you have any health issues, so he may understand your situation and look at ways to help.
• Dentures require care so they are kept clean and keep your mouth clean and healthy. You can find out more about Denture Care here. Dr Peter Korpal recommends an annual check-up if you wear dentures.
• Gum disease can potentially be a very serious condition and affect people of all ages, but it is most common for people over the age of 40. Gum disease is treatable if identified early.  Regular dental check-ups with Dr Peter Korpal to identify and treat gum disease will help reduce the effects. Read more about Gum Disease here.  To prevent gum disease, watch out for the following:
• Poor oral hygiene