Dry mouth is the feeling that there is not enough saliva in the mouth. Common causes of dry mouth in older adults include side effects of certain medications and dehydration, when you lose more fluid than you take in.
Our Mission
At Polished our mission is to provide high level oral hygiene care to everyone. Oral health is directly associated to overall health. The population of patients who are not able to be seen in a dental office continues to grow but access is no longer a barrier to good dental hygiene care. Whether its cleaning teeth, educating care givers with tips and tricks or even simply helping brush a patient's teeth, we are here for you.
*In a recent study involving community dwelling seniors:
Untreated Tooth Decay
1-6 Remaining Natural Teeth
Untreated Gum Disease
*centerfororalhealth.org
10
Years Of Experience
1400+
Happy Patients
240
Community Service Hours
1,840+
Miles Traveled
Our Services
New Patient Appointment
Teeth Cleaning
Silver Diammine Fluoride
Oral Cancer Screening
Patient Specific Oral hygiene Instruction
Deep Cleaning
Denture Cleaning
Topical Fluoride Application
Dental referral
Pricing
| Service | Time | Price | New Patient Appointment | 60 min | $250.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth Cleaning | 30-60 min | $200.00 |
| Topical Fluoride Application | 15 min | $50.00 *Free with cleaning |
| Deep Cleaning | 60-90 min | $250.00 *Per Half Mouth |
| Denture Cleaning | 15-30 min | $50.00 *Free with cleaning |
| Silver Diammine Fluoride | TBD | $50.00 per application |
| Oral Hygiene Assessment | 30 min | $100.00 *Free with cleaning |
| Oral Cancer Screening | 15 min | Free with any service |
| Patient Specific Oral Hygiene Instruction | 15 min | Free with any service |
The Polished Family
“The preservation of health is easier than the cure of disease.”
BJ Palmer
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.”
Dolly Parton
Musician
“Its not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”
Mother Theresa
GodMother
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DRY MOUTH & OLDER ADULTS
What is an RDHAP?
To practice in settings outside a traditional dental office, a registered dental hygienist can pursue specialized training to obtain a specific license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)
Oral Health & Aging
Information for Caregivers