Dental Care for the Elderly
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Mom vomits when I try to brush her teeth. Should I stop?
29 AnswersIgloocar Replied Dec 9, 2023DENTURES: What to do about poor fitting dentures?
7 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Dec 6, 2023My mother's dentist called with concern that my mom has not been receiving any oral care. She lives in ALC. Advice with how to handle this?
20 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Oct 11, 2023What is the best way to handle going to the dentist for a cleaning?
23 AnswersAnnDickinson Answered Oct 2, 2023What kind of electric toothbrush is good for dementia patients? My mom has a regular toothbrush and isn’t brushing well. Thank you.
16 Answersbetskand Replied Sep 4, 2023Is it normal for a memory care facility to not do oral hygiene and leave a depends on for 4 days? I am trying to be open minded.
12 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 22, 2023
How to pay for needed dental work?
18 Answers Bette123 Answered Aug 14, 2023
How to manage sadness about parent's increasing frailty and loss of health as well as manage unsupportive health care system?
6 Answers ventingisback Answered Aug 14, 2023
My mom has Alzheimer’s and is very bothered by her teeth. Is this common?
18 Answers mep4AGING Answered May 20, 2023
Dentist trips for 94-year-old. Any advice?
23 Answers
Mrsd123 Replied Apr 23, 2023
Mom has 4 delusions now, most costing me and money. How do I handle this?
33 Answers Firstof5 Answered Apr 15, 2023
Who handles dental care for nursing home patients?
6 Answers Kelkel Answered Apr 6, 2023
My mother is on hospice care in a memory unit. She is bedridden, but can sit in a wheelchair. Any advice?
11 Answers Lov2teach Answered Apr 4, 2023
MIL will not take out her dentures for cleaning. Any suggestions?
15 Answers CaregiverL Answered Apr 1, 2023
My DW is resistant to self care such as showering and cleaning her dentures. Any advice to combat her excuses for not doing routine care?
13 Answers Taarna Answered Mar 26, 2023
Does anyone have an elderly loved one without teeth who is able to keep their weight up and stay healthy?
15 Answers 97yroldmom Replied Mar 26, 2023
My mother is 95 yr.'s old and lives in assisted living for dementia. Just had two teeth extracted and two fillings done. She needs 6 more pulled. Any advice?
6 Answers SCHULTEK Replied Mar 8, 2023
How do I get my husband (dementia) to take a regular shower and brush his teeth? He becomes angry and resists no matter how I suggest it.
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AlvaDeer Answered Jan 31, 2023
Very confused on brushing teeth/keeping mouth clean. Any tips?
20 Answers Llamalover47 Answered Jan 16, 2023
Denture pain, any ideas why?
21 Answers ChoppedLiver Answered Jan 13, 2023
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