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A wise patient once told me, "If it’s not in your face, it’s in a case." I’ve lived by that mantra ever since. Removable dental appliances can become lost for all patients of all demographics, but with vulnerable populations, such as patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), it can lead to devastating consequences. Dr. Alexis Lee.
Gum disease remains a major concern and cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with rates highest in New York and North Carolina, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. In contrast, Wisconsin and Iowa showed the lowest rates. Also, the burden of periodontitis disease was uneven across groups, with men and adults ages 50 to 64 experiencing the highest levels, the authors wrote.
Seniors like Brice face a daunting reality every day. “With no income -- literally zero -- I just could not pay for dental care, so I put it off for years,” says Brice of his experience receiving subsidized dental care after many years of neglect. Entering his 70s, Brice’s oral health was in peril. “The problems I had that were minor four or five years ago became much more serious. I would have lost my teeth instead of fixing them had I waited any longer,” he explained.
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