Medically Compromised Patients & Geriatric Dentistry
Dental Treatment for Medically Compromised Patients and Geriatric Dental Care in Burke, VA
Medically Compromised and Elderly patients often have a difficult time receiving dental treatment. This could be due to their current medical conditions, comorbidities, anxiety, or just the length of time needed for dental treatment. Sitting in a dental chair for over an hour may not be an option for our elderly loved ones. Sedation dentistry may be an effective way for them to receive the treatment they deserve.
How Untreated Dental Issues Can Affect Your Health
Untreated dental issues don't just affect your mouth — they can impact your overall health.
As teeth weaken with age, problems can range from self-consciousness about appearance to difficulty eating. More seriously, untreated dental conditions can spread to other parts of the body. Research consistently links gum disease to heart health: people with gum disease are twice as likely to develop heart disease and face a higher risk of stroke.
For elderly or medically compromised patients who need dental care, sedation dentistry is an option — though it carries increased risks for this group and should only be performed by a qualified dental anesthesiologist.
Providing Gentle Care from Our Expert Anesthesiologists
At NOVA Dental Anesthesia, we have 2 in-house, hospital-trained, anesthesiologists who are able to provide anesthesia and dental services to our elderly population who have, but not limited to, the following conditions:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Mental Challenges
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s
- Dementia
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer, and many others
We Provide Full Scope Dentistry For Our Patients.
- Root Canal
- Crowns & Fillings
- Extractions
- Implants & Implant-Supported Dentures
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Full Mouth Restorations and much more