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Person With Dementia Picking At Teeth: When To Intervene
Family caregivers rarely begin with research. They begin with a worrying shift in routine. A loved one starts touching their mouth all day. They tug at a tooth as if something is stuck. They pick at their gums, their dentures, or the edges of a filling. If dementia picking at teeth has become a daily […]
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Can Rotten Teeth Cause Dementia? We Get Asked This Often…
Family caregivers rarely begin with research. They begin with a worrying shift in routine. They start with a moment. A loved one stops chewing on one side. Dentures come out after every meal. Brushing becomes a struggle, even when it used to be routine. Then, late at night, one search keeps showing up on the […]
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Dementia and Tooth Pain: How to Assess and Choose Next Steps
Dementia and tooth pain can be a tough combination for families and care teams. A person may not be able to explain what hurts. They may point to the wrong place. They may suddenly refuse meals, dentures, or brushing without being able to say why. When dementia and tooth pain overlap, it helps to follow […]
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