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Dementia and Teeth Grinding: Common Effects on Oral Health
If you’re hearing clacking at night or noticing chipped teeth in the morning, you’re not alone. Dementia and teeth grinding often travel together, and the impact on comfort, nutrition, and dental work can be significant. As a team that provides mobile, in-home dentistry across all of New Jersey, we help families every day manage teeth […]
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Dementia and Dental Care: A Guide for Caregivers & Families
“You’ve brushed your teeth already.”“No, I haven’t.”“Yes, you did—this morning.” This kind of exchange is common for families caring for someone with dementia. What starts as a simple daily task can turn into frustration, resistance, or even distress. Yet oral health is far too important to ignore. That’s why understanding dementia and dental care is […]
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Link Between Brushing Teeth and Dementia Explained
As dentists who work closely with older adults every day, we’ve seen how oral health affects much more than just the mouth. One of the most important conversations we’re having with families now is about the link between brushing teeth and dementia. Recent studies, including research published by the National Institutes of Health, show that […]
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