{"id":757,"date":"2026-01-31T18:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seniorsmiles.com\/?page_id=757"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:19:56","slug":"patient-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seniorsmiles.com\/index.php\/patient-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/seniorsmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aboutbackground3.jpg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; background_image_height=&#8221;42%&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-5569ccd0-7f7f-4b50-9b36-ab130bb02438%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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If you are looking to book a consultation, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/seniorsmiles.com\/index.php\/locations\/\">locations section<\/a> to check if we have a clinic near you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you treat older adults and seniors specifically?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|500|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes. Our care is tailored specifically for seniors. 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We carefully review your medical history and medications and work closely with your healthcare providers when needed to ensure safe, coordinated care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are common dental issues faced by seniors?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|500|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Seniors often face issues such as dry mouth, gum disease, and tooth decay, which require professional care.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can a family member or caregiver attend the appointment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|500|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Absolutely. 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