Alzhiemers Dental Care - Blende Dental Group

The Blende Dental Group is well known for its care of patients with Alzheimer's dementia. Our team understands the challenges of treating the mouth, teeth and gums of someone who no longer maintains good oral hygiene.

Medications used to treat Alzheimer’s often cause Xerostomia ("dry mouth”).Symptoms of Xerostomia include: mouth dryness, burning sensations, difficulty eating, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, sore throat, irritation of the tongue and painful ulcerations. It can significantly diminish a person's quality-of-life, causing intense discomfort and problems with eating, nutrition, speech and taste. The decrease in saliva production results in rapid tooth decay which is devastating for many patients and therefore special care is needed to treat this condition.

Alzheimer's interferes with the individual's ability to understand and accept assistance from others. We create a calm and safe setting for the patient in which an anesthesiologist can safely administer sedation or anesthesia, allowing the dentists of the Blende Dental Group to focus on delivering an excellent dental result.

The Alzheimer's patient needs more frequent professional cleanings and dental visits to prevent decay and infection. At the Blende Dental Group, we partner with trained hygienists who specialize in treating patients with special needs in their own home.

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