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Dental Care for the Elderly
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What does everyone think about dentist's suggestion to crown Mom's 6 top front teeth? She is almost 96.
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needtowashhair
Answered Mar 2019
Best way to handle a loose tooth? It's my 92 year-old mother who has dementia and is on hospice.
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lshep3750
Replied May 2021
I am a 77 year old female. Dentist wants to pull all my remaining 16 teeth and put in implants. Should I do this?
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TaylorUK
Answered Feb 2021
What kind of electric toothbrush is good for dementia patients? My mom has a regular toothbrush and isn’t brushing well. Thank you.
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betskand
Replied Sep 4, 2023
Is 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.
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AlvaDeer
Replied Jan 28, 2024
Dentist visit for dementia and stroke patient?
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DrBenshir
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My 96 year old mother is in skilled nursing and dementia is starting. She lost her bottom dentures and wants new ones. What should I do?
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Llamalover47
Answered Feb 4, 2024
How can I be sure that my LO flosses and brushes all of her teeth?
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TouchMatters
Replied Nov 2022
Does anyone have an elderly loved one without teeth who is able to keep their weight up and stay healthy?
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97yroldmom
Replied Mar 2023
MIL will not take out her dentures for cleaning. Any suggestions?
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CaregiverL
Answered Apr 2023
Oral hygiene. How to get it done?
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ToniFromRVA
Answered Aug 2022
How far do others go dealing with dental issues for an aging parent?
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needtowashhair
Replied Jan 2020
Molars fell out, what can cause this to happen?
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Restlessremedy
Answered Mar 2019
Please help. My mom will not bathe any more.
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SueC1957
Answered Mar 2018
Anyone have experience with dental services that come into the nursing home to provide dental care to residents who are on Medicaid?
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Patathome01
Replied Oct 2022
How does everyone deal with taking your loved one with Alzheimer's to the dentist? Dad is combative won't let anyone look in his mouth.
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TaylorUK
Answered Oct 2021
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?
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Taarna
Answered Mar 2023
Mom has dementia and a great appetite, but she throws up every day after she eats. Is this a symptom of dementia?
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Dees1963
Answered May 2017
Sudden weight loss and dentures no longer fit a bed ridden parent. What to do?
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Alzh101
Replied Sep 2018
Can you Please pray for me today? I've had a bad tooth for 6 days... Extraction later today.
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anonymous828521
Replied Jun 2019
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