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Is it more prudent to allow damaged teeth to remain in a senior diabetic's mouth or to remove them?
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gdaughter
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Denture pain, any ideas why?
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ChoppedLiver
Answered Jan 2023
Very confused on brushing teeth/keeping mouth clean. Any tips?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jan 2023
Can a dentist refuse to see me because I have Medicare?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Feb 2021
Mom has moderate advanced dementia and her tooth fell out. She refuses to wear her dentures and just has a few teeth left. What to do?
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cherokeewaha
Answered Jun 2021
Mom's behavior after I visit and her dentures! Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Concerning now that they have lost my mother's two dentures. What should I do?
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CaregiverL
Answered Apr 4, 2024
My 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?
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Llamalover47
Answered Oct 11, 2023
Should I let the dentist pull all my 73 y/o Moms teeth?
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Frances73
Replied Sep 2020
What is expected in a nursing home regarding dental hygiene?
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Grammyteacher
Answered Dec 2017
My mom has dementia. She keeps losing her teeth. It's a very expensive loss since dad gets her a new set each time. Any ideas on what to do?
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pargirl
Answered Jul 2018
Should I have my mothers teeth pulled?
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cwillie
Answered Oct 2016
Lost (flushed) bottom denture!
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XenaJada
Replied Sep 2020
Braces for my 80 year old mother. Does anyone have experience with Seniors and Invisilign?
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Pmruns
Replied Aug 2022
My mom has Alzheimer’s and is very bothered by her teeth. Is this common?
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mep4AGING
Answered May 20, 2023
How to pay for needed dental work?
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Bette123
Answered Aug 14, 2023
Any suggestions for teeth grinding?
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Grandma1954
Answered Sep 2019
How do I get my father to bathe and brush his teeth when I am caring for him?
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tggator
Answered Jan 2018
Should I consider getting new dentures for my 91-year-old Mom?
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Caregiverhelp11
Answered Jan 2019
Caring for a newborn and my mother-in-law who has stage 5 Alzheimer’s. Any advice?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Jul 2018
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