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Seniors and Oral Health

Online Dental Education Library

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.

More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false teeth are a normal part of growing older.

In fact, there's usually no reason for you NOT to keep your teeth your entire life, providing you maintain a healthy balanced diet and practice good oral hygiene.

Another desirable side effect of good oral hygiene: avoiding more serious problems such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even stroke. Indeed, medical research is beginning to show that a healthy mouth equates to a healthy body and a longer life.

Dexterity and Arthritis

People who suffer from arthritis or other problems of dexterity may find it difficult and painful to practice good oral hygiene.

Thankfully, industry has responded with ergonomically designed devices such as toothbrushes and floss holders that make it easier to grasp and control.

You can also use items around the house to help you. Inserting the handle of your toothbrush into a small rubber ball, or extending the handle by attaching a small piece of plastic or Popsicle stick may also do the trick.

Floss can also be tied into a tiny loop on either side, making it easier to grasp and control the floss with your fingers.


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15887 N. Cumberland Rd. Suite # 104
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 770-4783

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See what patients have to say about Dr. Ridder:

"Dr. Ridder is by far the most competent dentist I have gone to.  Highly recommended."

-Robert Ward, Indianapolis

"Dr. Ridder is now my favorite dentist ever and I've been to a few in Kokomo.  She is so kind, patient, and she takes a lot of time with you to make sure everything is perfect before you leave.  She has went above and beyond at each and every one of my visits."

-Amy Mcginnis, Kokomo

"She made sure that I was comfortable and had no pain or discomfort during my root canal.  I was extremely nervous and somehow she even had me laughing.  She knows what she's doing and she's very kind."

-Jennifer Stoll, Peru

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