Many seniors do not receive needed dental care services do many factors. One such factor is cost. Seniors that live on a very fixed income may put of their dental care needs thinking it is not that important.    Another reasons can be do to the ability to get to a dental office.

Many seniors do not drive and they may not have any family members or friends that can take them to a dentist as often as needed. One way to address the cost issue is by having a low cost dental insurance plan such as an Dental HMO. HMO dental insurance plans are the more affordable dental insurance plan type and they will greatly reduce the cost for dental care services. For many seniors often times there are services available that will take them to and from their doctor appointment either free of charge or at very little cost.

Therefore try finding a dentist that is located in or near the same building as your doctors and book your appointments back to back. By doing this you are able to not only get a ride to your doctors but to your dentist as well.