Senior Care at Heritage Dental
Dental care for seniors involves unique considerations. Seniors are more likely to suffer from a host of oral health issues resulting from the natural aging process.
Improving Oral Health for Seniors
Heritage Dental has been serving The Villages since 1988. We have more experience than most when it comes to senior dental care. Seniors are more prone to periodontal disease (gum disease) resulting from improper dental hygiene practices, poor diet, ill-fitting dental appliances and/or diseases such as cancer or diabetes. In fact, the supporting bone structure for the teeth, including the jaw, may shift, which can play havoc on a senior's bite and may contribute to tooth decay or even tooth loss. Heritage Dental has the experience to help you keep your smile and age with dignity.
What are MDI Implants?
The MDI® System consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture. The head of the implant is shaped like a ball and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring. The O-ring snaps over the ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force. When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. The implant fixtures allow for micro-mobility while withstanding natural lifting forces.
How are MDI Implants Placed?
Placement of the implants is accomplished quickly and easily in a process performed in the dentist's office, with local anesthesia or light sedation to help make you more comfortable. Using a precise, controlled, minimally invasive surgical technique, MDI® Implants are placed into the jawbone. The heads of the implants protrude from the gum tissue and provide for a strong, solid foundation for securing your dentures. It is a one-step procedure that involves minimally invasive surgery, no sutures, nor the typical months of healing.
Learn More
For more information on cleaning, placing, or removing your dentures or about the ACESS© Toothbrush, come in to our office and get an informational brochure.
Why Choose Us?
- We Offer Comprehensive Dental Solutions By Providing Alternative, Sensible Treatment Options
- Financing Available
- Over 30 Years Experience
- Complimentary Consultations
- High-Tech Office & Technology Used
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Payment Plans Available
Payments Accepted
- Cash
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- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- American Express
- CareCredit Financing
- WellsFargo Financing
