Dental Emergency for Seniors: Unique Risks and Solutions
A dental emergency looks different at 75 than it does at 25. The pain may be similar, the bleeding just as alarming, but the risks around it are not the same. Older adults are more likely to have brittle teeth, extensive dental work, dry mouth from medications, thinner oral tissues, slower healing, and chronic medical conditions that complicate even routine treatment. Add hearing loss, mobility limits, transportation problems, blood thinners, or memory issues