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Originally Posted by Intense1
Ok Popo, here's a different one:
My mom is 72, and has dementia, and I've just come home to help care for her this past year. My sibs don't know who her dentist is, and the "usual suspects" as to who could be her dentist have all retired over the past few years.
I need to make an appointment for my mom to see a dentist, just for a regular check up and cleaning. She has mentioned going to a dentist in a nearby town, but this particular dentist has retired, but another has taken over his practice. Should I take mom to this new dentist and start up a new relationship with him? I can't find her dental records anywhere in our county!
How often should I take my mom to the dentist, as an adult?
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Wow, you're a good one.
I can't think of a way to find out who her dentist is aside from calling everyone you can think of. It's possible that she hasn't seen anyone for a while with the dementia and the retired dentists.
At this point it really doesn't matter who she goes to. She can start a new relationship with anyone as the focus will be on maintenance and cleaning up any messes. I doubt she'll be walking in with a picture of Julia Roberts in hand.
As for how often it really depends on her needs. If she can't physically (or mentally) keep up with hygiene she may be better off going anywhere from once/month to once every 3-4 months. It depends.
Good luck, you deserve it.