How do you take someone who is wheelchair-bound to the dentist?

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How do you take someone who is wheelchair-bound to the dentist?

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My mom (84) is in a wheelchair after a stroke, with no use of her left arm or leg. She has a hole in one of her teeth that I think is due to a lost filling. I want to take her to a dentist, but there is no way she could be transferred to a dental chair without it being a huge ordeal. There must be dentists who treat people in these situations? I will call her usual dentist to see what she recommends, but thought I ask here too.

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My mom's dentist allowed her to sit in her wheelchair to get her teeth cleaned

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Good idea of yours to call ahead, xinabess. There are some remarkably helpful people out there if we just ask. I have my husband to transfer mom into the dentist chair, but the dental assistant said she could transfer her no problem, even from the car! I realize those type of folks are few and far between. It never hurts to ask and costs no extra. :)

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I'm not sure how they would do it, since the dentist chairs that I see are built in to the floor and can't be moved out. HOWEVER, call and ask, because the last time I was at the dentist with my LO, who is in a wheelchair, I observed a patient come into the lobby on a STRETCHER. I have no idea how that worked, but apparently they have their ways.

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Google "Homeward Bound Dentist". Have no idea what he costs, but apparently he visits homes as well as facilities.

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Does your mom transfer well? Staying in the wheelchair may work if you have the kind that tilts back, but the dentist has their work light and tools set up around their chair. Since the dentist chair is height adjustable we were able to transfer my mom without any difficulty.

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My mother was completely paralyzed by her stroke but received care from her longtime dentist while in her wheelchair. He and his assistant were gracious and kind to her and worked around the situation well. It was very cumbersome because she didn't even have the ability to swallow, but they provided care despite all obstacles. I'm sure the right dentist will be able to make this happen for you.

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Maybe the dentist can work on her teeth in her wheelchair and maybe he can even move the other chair and roll in your Mother's wheelchair into that spot.That's what they do at the beauty shop.Good luck with this~

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Thanks, Barb!

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Call 1-800-DENTIST and ask them for a dentist in your area who works on handicapped people.They have information about dentists who are part of the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.

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Agree with Barb. I had a visiting dentist see grandma in her home a couple times. They can't do everything in home but better than nothing.

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