Since 1963, Older Americans Month has been celebrated in the month of May to show appreciation for mature Americans and encourage healthy lifestyles. In observance of Older Americans Month, Aspen Dental offices across the country are providing seniors with information to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles.

“As we age our bodies experience many physical changes such as dry mouth, loss of flexibility and increases in tooth sensitivity, all of which may lead to difficulty in performing daily oral hygiene like brushing and flossing,” said Maureen Howes, Director of Hygiene Services for Aspen Dental Management, Inc. “Poor oral health has been linked with diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Older Americans Month provides an excellent opportunity to remind seniors that taking good care of yourself includes taking good care of your oral health.”

To emphasize the important role of oral hygiene in relation to overall health, Aspen Dental is offering their senior patients the following tips:

• Visit your dentist for regular dental hygiene checkups.
• Brush at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush (unless otherwise specified by your dentist) and rinse with mouthwash. Brushing helps remove food and plaque on both natural teeth and dentures. It also helps prevent development of permanent stains.
• If you are having trouble reaching all areas of your mouth when brushing, look into special toothbrushes to clean hard-to-reach areas. When brushing dentures, use a brush with soft bristles that is specifically designed for cleaning dentures.
• Floss to remove plaque between teeth and below the gum line where your toothbrush can’t reach.
• If you wear full or partial denture, be sure they fit properly and that you are using the correct amount of denture cream. If you experience discomfort or if you are using more than one tube of denture cream every three weeks, your dentures may not fit properly and should be evaluated. Visit your dentist to see if they need to be adjusted.
• Tell your dentist about any medical conditions, recent operations, allergies, and medications you may be taking, or changes to your medications. This will avoid any potential adverse interactions with the medications that your dentist may prescribe.
• Know the warning signs that indicate your mouth may be at risk of infection. Check for red, swollen, bleeding gums when you brush. If you have these symptoms, see a dentist; these maybe signs of gingivitis.
• Watch for red or white patches on your gums, cheeks or tongue, sores that fail to heal within two weeks, or an unusual hard spot on the side of your tongue. These are signs of oral cancer that should be quickly examined by your dentist.

For more information or to make an appointment with Aspen Dental, call 1-800-ASPEN DENTAL. As an added convenience, new patients can visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

For additional information on Older American’s Month, visit the U.S.

Administration on Aging website at www.aoa.gov.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental is a leading provider of denture and dental care services committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. Aspen Dental is the only company authorized to provide eight styles of its hand-crafted, full and partial ComfiDents® brand dentures.

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to nearly 200 locations in 15 states Over 300 licensed dentists and nearly 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.

In 2008, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 260,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com

“We’re enthusiastic about how this new office will enhance our patients’ overall dental experience,” said Dr. Vajaya Canakala, lead dentist.

The new West Springfield office will feature nine spacious patient treatment rooms, compared to five in the current Aspen Dental office, along with enhanced reception and patient service areas. The office will also feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. As at its current office, the new location will also have its own denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments 

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams and x-rays, special pricing on dental and denture services as well as senior discounts. To make care affordable, Aspen Dental offers a wide range of payment plan options and works with all insurance providers.

The office will be open extended hours, including Saturdays by appointment, and will work with all insurance providers.  Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment, call 413-737-1800, or visit www.aspendent.com and click “Make an Appointment” to schedule online.

Syracuse, NY – (www.aspendent.com) Aspen Dental, a leading provider of denture and dental services, will celebrate the grand opening of its new office in Findlay, Ohio on Thursday, March 19, 2009.  The office, which is in the Flag City Station Shopping Center, 2540 Triffin Avenue, will provide patients with high-quality, denture and dental care and offer a wide range of affordable payment plan options.

“We’re really looking forward to the opening of our new Findlay office and bringing access to high-quality, full-service dental care to the area. We hope to make going to the dentist an easier, more convenient experience for people who live and work in the community,” said Dr. Sumit Gupta, lead dentist. 

Aspen Dental will provide patients with a full range of denture and dental services, including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. Aspen Dental is the only authorized provider of eight styles of full and partial hand-crafted Comfidents® brand dentures. As an added convenience to denture patients, the Findlay office will have its own on-site denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for select new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

The Findlay office will feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. The new office will also provide patients with Vizilite Plus®, the most advanced technology in oral cancer screening. Vizilite Plus® uses a blue-light, “glowstick” technology that detects oral cancer at its earliest stage.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams and x-rays for patients without insurance, special pricing on dental and denture services for all patients, as well as senior discounts. 

The office will be open extended hours, including selected Saturdays, and will work with all insurance providers.  Walk-in patients and emergencies are welcome.

To make an appointment call 419-424-3500 or visit www.aspendent.com, go to Locations and click on the Live Chat button.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:

Aspen Dental is a leading provider of denture and dental care services committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. Aspen Dental is the only company authorized to provide eight styles of its hand-crafted, full and partial ComfiDents® brand dentures.

Aspen Dental has grown from 14 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 180 locations in 14 states. More than 300 licensed dentists and nearly 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. 

In 2008, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 260,000 new patients. 

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans.

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com

The new office will be located between Supercuts and Key Bank at 2255 East Ridge Road, replacing the original Aspen Dental between Dollar Tree and Cellular Express. 

“Aspen Dental has been a part of the Irondequoit community since 1997. Our new office represents a significant investment in this community and will provide patients greater care options in a more pleasant, comfortable setting,” said Dr. Shay Markovitch, lead dentist. “We’re enthusiastic about how this new office will enhance our patients’ overall dental experience.” 

The new Irondequoit office will feature 10 spacious patient treatment rooms, compared to six in the current Aspen Dental office, along with improved reception and patient service areas. The office will also feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients. As at its current office, the new location will also have its own denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

Aspen Dental offers free new-patient exams and x-rays, special pricing on dental and denture services as well as senior discounts. To make care affordable, Aspen Dental offers a wide range of payment plan options and works with all insurance providers.

Aspen Dental provides patients with a full range of denture and dental services including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. To make an appointment, call 585-544-8220 or visit www.aspendent.com, go to Locations and click on the Live Chat button. The new office will be open extended hours, including Saturdays by appointment. Walk-in patients are welcome.

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:
Aspen Dental is a leading provider of denture and dental care services committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. Aspen Dental is the only company authorized to provide eight styles of its hand-crafted, full and partial ComfiDents® brand dentures. 

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than 180 locations in 14 states. Over 250 licensed dentists and nearly 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. 

In 2008, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 260,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans. 

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com

Syracuse, NY – (www.aspendent.com) Aspen Dental, a leader in the denture and dental service community, will unveil its new Albany office on Monday, January 26.  The office will move a short distance from its current location at 911 Central Avenue to 979 Central Avenue in front of The Home Depot.

“We’re enthusiastic that our new office will enhance our patients’ overall dental experience,” said Dr. Gabriel Iancu.

In addition to enhanced reception, patient treatment and patient service areas, the new Albany office will feature state-of-the-art Kodak Dental Systems digital radiography products to better diagnose, serve and treat patients.  As at its current office, the new location will have its own denture laboratory, which ensures same-day turnaround for new dentures, denture repairs, relines or adjustments.

As part of its relocation celebration, Aspen Dental is offering free new-patient exams and x-rays, special pricing on dental and denture services as well as senior discounts. The office will be open extended hours, including Saturdays by appointment, will offer a wide range of payment plan options and will work with all insurance providers.

Aspen Dental provides patients with a full range of denture and dental services including hygiene, oral surgery, fillings, whitening and crown and bridge work. To make an appointment, call 518-591-1000 or visit www.aspendent.com, go to Locations and click on the Live Chat button. Walk-in patients are welcome.    

ABOUT ASPEN DENTAL:

Aspen Dental is a leading provider of denture and dental care services committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. Aspen Dental is the only company authorized to provide eight styles of its hand-crafted, full and partial ComfiDents® brand
dentures. 

Aspen Dental has grown from 13 offices and three states in 1998 to more than
180 locations in 13 states. More than 250 licensed dentists and about 200 dental hygienists work with Aspen Dental throughout Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.

In 2008, Aspen Dental recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 260,000 new patients.

Aspen Dental meets the demand for high-quality, yet affordable denture and dental services by offering convenient locations, extended hours, affordable fees and a wide range of payment plan options. The company works with all insurance plans. 

For more information about Aspen Dental and the services it provides, please visit www.aspendent.com