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PedNurse
PedNurse Member Posts: 1
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My  DHnow has  been complaining of tooth pain. He has not been to the dentist in several years. Has anyone dealt with their LO and going to the dentist . He will not be able to deal with x-rays .He has great difficulties  following any directions.  Thank you for any help in this area

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  • ladyzetta
    ladyzetta Member Posts: 1,028
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    When I had to take my DH to the dentist I was lucky that the dentist we used was used to dealing with these issues. Maybe you can find a dentist that specializes with these issues. Our dentist skipped all the things that were not needed and got right to the pain.
  • JJ401
    JJ401 Member Posts: 317
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    I'd try looking for a special needs dentist. We often think if them as dealing with children with disabilities, but many will see Alzheimer's patients. 

    Or try finding a dentist who goes to nursing homes. They have dealt with patients with similar issues.

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
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