Any house call dentists?
Has anyone found a dentist that makes house calls in lower Westchester, NY? My mother no longer walks and we live on a second floor without elevator, so it’s very hard to get her out of the house.
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You might want to check with a private stretcher company that can transport her to the dentist and then back to home. If she’s able to sit in a wheelchair then call them. Most companies will charge Medicare or Medicaid for non emergency transportation…..David
Hi @din I’m not very familiar with locations in New York so I don’t know if the link I’m posting below is available near you or not. However the web page states they are located coast to coast so it may be worth a try.
https://www.geriatrichousecalldentistry.com/
You might also call your local dentist to see if they are able to direct you to someone who may help your mom. Occasionally the dentist I worked with would stop in to see an elderly or handicapped patient to do a quick exam, re-cement a crown or trim a denture. Without specialty mobile equipment such as an X-ray machine, a general dentist is pretty limited in what they can accomplish. There are some clinics now that are mobile and can provide full service for homebound patients.
I sure hope your mom can get some assistance for her dental needs. Let me know what you find out, ok?
Thanks, Lori. There’s no one in my area listed. I will continue looking. I’ve also asked her insurance. Waiting to hear.
Thanks, David.