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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 20 hours ago | Replies (7)

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@pamela78

Perhaps a regular cleaning by a dental hygienist would help. I wonder if there are foods that are good for teeth. I give my dog biscuits that are supposed to help clean his teeth. By the time my mother died at 88, her teeth were literally falling out right in front of me, and she had had excellent dental care throughout her life. Truth is, we're all going to fall apart somehow someday. Do what you can and let the rest go. IMHO

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Pam -- Cheese, celery, apples (not apple juice), avocado, whole milk, and water are all tooth-protective... also xylitol mints.

So... a smart strategy might be to END a meal with one of the above... maybe a piece of cheese, a couple of apple slices, a stalk of celery, etc.

Hope this works for you.

Know how tough it is to get the folks we care for to do mouth care. Been there, done that. ;>)

/LarryG