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Bathing & Hygiene Top Tips: Assisting with Dental Care
The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best suggestions for helping a senior brush their teeth.
0 CommentsOral Care Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Poor oral hygiene is common for seniors with dementia, but proper dental care is crucial for maintaining overall health and quality of life. A family caregiver shares his strategies for keeping his wife’s teeth and gums healthy.
5 CommentsOral Care Strategies for Older Adults
Research makes a strong connection between poor oral health and impaired health overall. Oral care tends to fall by the wayside for seniors, but it should remain a top priority for everyone.
0 CommentsA Dentist’s Take on Dentures
Dentures can help seniors improve their confidence and quality of life. Use these expert tips to ensure dentures fit comfortably and learn how to properly care for a senior’s mouth after tooth loss.
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Dental Care Questions
Is a dental bridge a good idea? Cheaper options?
11 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Apr 14, 2024Concerning now that they have lost my mother's two dentures. What should I do?
20 AnswersCaregiverL Answered Apr 4, 2024My 85 yr. old mom with dementia has an abscess under an old root canal, can it be drained instead of removed? I am nervous about the risks.
22 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered Mar 25, 2024Teeth Grinding. Wife with early onset Alz (severe stage), no medications just over the counter. Also rigor-mortis.
8 Answerscwillie Answered Mar 15, 2024
Dental Care Discussions
The lady with the wisdom tooth extraction at 76.
4 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Sep 22, 2023Heads up on monitoring oral hygiene
4 CommentsTChamp Commented Apr 2022Coping with Guilt and Regret
6 CommentsJustlori Commented Dec 2020Have you been reading the articles about gum disease and dementia?
3 Commentspolarbear Commented Jun 2019
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