Comprehensive Dental Care

Dental Services Available to Residents in Ciena Healthcare Facilities

Preventive Dentistry

Preventive care is essential for maintaining long-term dental health. We ensure residents have regular access to preventive services designed to stop dental problems before they start, keeping teeth and gums in optimal condition. This extends to everyday ADL assistance, like brushing teeth and flossing.

Routine Cleanings and Exams

Regular cleanings and exams are the foundation of preventive dentistry. We work with skilled dental hygienists who provide detail-oriented and gentle cleanings customized to the needs of each resident.

Our facilities excel at partnering with dentists who have experience diagnosing and addressing age-related oral health challenges, including tooth loss, gum disease, bone resorption due to long-term denture use, and dry mouth.

Digital X-rays

We ensure residents receive digital X-rays when needed or prescribed by dentists to analyze underlying bone structure with minimal radiation exposure. This technology helps dentists identify issues such as impacted teeth, cavities between teeth, and bone loss, which can be a particular concern for seniors.

Fluoride Treatments and Dental Sealants

Oral health is extraordinarily important for overall health in seniors. Regular dental care can help prevent problems that impact a senior’s general well-being and exacerbate other health issues.

Preserving our residents’ teeth is important to our entire team, and fluoride treatments can be an important tool for strengthening tooth enamel and preventing cavities. These treatments are quick, painless and highly effective at preventing future dental issues.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry can be beneficial for people of all ages when tooth loss or damage occurs, but it can be especially important for seniors. Seniors are more likely to experience tooth loss due to gum disease, decay, or trauma. Teeth also wear down over the years, making them more susceptible to cracks, fractures, and decay.

Residents with dentures and those who have lost teeth are also more susceptible to jawbone deterioration, and restorative dentistry may be the ideal way to prevent further complications and preserve bone structure.

Although we don’t provide restorative dentistry services, we assist residents in accessing the care they need from skilled local oral surgeons. We also support residents with oral hygiene, denture upkeep, and monitoring for signs of discomfort or oral health issues. Our team keeps families, dentists, and specialists informed to ensure timely dental treatments for continued comfort.

Dentures and Partial Denture Fittings, Adjustments, and Upkeep

For residents missing multiple teeth, dentures, and partial dentures offer a convenient and affordable way to restore their smile, maintain their ability to eat normally, and preserve their self-confidence.

Dentures do require regular cleaning and adjustments, which some seniors may struggle to handle on their own, leading to oral health issues or damaged or lost dentures and partials. Assisting residents with proper denture maintenance, along with providing regular checks and adjustments, is an important aspect of our ADL and care services.

Periodontal Care

Gum health is a constant concern for seniors and their dentists. Our attentive and observant care teams are always on the lookout for warning signs that may indicate a resident is experiencing gum disease or other oral health issues.

We ensure residents receive regular periodontal care services, preventing tooth loss and other health complications that can arise if periodontal disease is left untreated.

Why Choose Ciena Health?

At Ciena Health, our commitment to resident care, safety, and overall health sets us apart. Dental health often suffers when seniors begin struggling with mobility, ADLs, and cognitive decline. We appreciate how important preventative care, everyday tasks like flossing and brushing, and denture care is for seniors. Our attentive team members go above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the dental care they need and act quickly if any oral health issues do arise.