Oral Hygiene Treatment for Patients in Long-Term Care
CONTACT US TODAYSophie’s Oral Hygiene Care provides individualized, attentive service to patients living in long-term care facilities. We offer a variety of treatments to make sure these amazing people are receiving the proper care that meets their specific needs.
SERVICES
Dental Hygiene Assessment
A thorough intra and extra oral assessment of teeth, gums, tongue, hard and soft palate, back of the throat, floor of the mouth, lips and salivary glands is provided upon admission to ensure that your loved one is not suffering from any dental/oral related illnesses. Communication of findings and recommendations will be provided to resident and family caregivers.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTDisease Prevention as a Priority
We assess, plan and implement individualized daily oral care plans — providing a dental hygiene treatment plan that considers disease prevention a priority in achieving optimal health. Each plan is tailored to the resident’s abilities, medications and medical conditions, and shared with their care team.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTScaling & Polishing
Scaling and root planning is one of the most effective, non-surgical ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. It cleans between the gums and the teeth and below the gum line — removing tartar from the surface of the teeth and smoothing the root surfaces. A simple procedure that works very well to stop and prevent gum disease, provided right in the care home.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTDenture Care
Professional cleaning of full and partial dentures removes tartar, stain and bacteria that daily brushing can miss — helping prevent denture-related oral infections and keeping residents comfortable. We also check denture fit and labelling, and coordinate referrals to denturists when adjustments or new dentures are needed.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTCavity Prevention
Fluoride varnish treatments help strengthen enamel, prevent new cavities and slow early decay — a quick, comfortable and non-invasive preventive treatment that is especially valuable for residents with dry mouth or exposed root surfaces.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTArresting Tooth Decay
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a non-invasive liquid applied to active cavities to stop decay from progressing — no drilling and no anaesthetic. It is an important option for residents who cannot tolerate conventional dental treatment, buying time and comfort until definitive care is possible.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTInterim Stabilization Therapy
Interim Stabilization Therapy (IST) is a temporary restoration procedure used to free a client from pain and prevent further damage to a tooth until it can be addressed by a dentist. IST requires no anaesthetic — it is non-invasive, non-traumatic and uses a fluoride-releasing glass ionomer cement that helps remineralize the affected lesion.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTHands-On Caregiver Training
Hands-on training with primary care givers on how to provide daily oral hygiene care of teeth and dentures. We educate staff members and primary care givers on the importance of oral health and its connection to overall health, so residents receive consistent daily care between professional visits.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTPart of the Care Team
Professional communication with primary care givers, dietitians, doctors and nurse practitioners — and referrals to dentists, denturists and oral maxillofacial surgeons when needed. Findings and recommendations from every assessment are shared with the resident, their family and their care team.
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