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Dementia and Tooth Extraction: Call Dental Home Services Now
Dementia and tooth extraction can feel like a perfect storm. There is pain to solve. There is confusion to protect against. There is often a caregiver who has not slept well in weeks. If a caregiver wants help planning next steps, a visit can be requested through the Dental Home Services contact page. It is […]
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Brushing Teeth With Non Dominant Hand Dementia Prevention
Some mornings start with a toothbrush that never makes it to the sink. It stays tucked in a drawer. Or it ends up dry in a cup, untouched, like the day quietly voted “not today.” For families living with memory change, various remedies tend to be tried and tested. The technique of brushing teeth with […]
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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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