Dental problems

My husband has beautiful teeth but recently chipped one. It was suggested he get a crown. I didn’t think he would handle it but he did fine.

A similar concern. My husband , with dementia, tolerates regular dental visits/ cleaning but was recently advised to go to a periodontist for "deep pocket" cleaning ? The appointment is 6 months off. He is 86 . Should I subject him to the extra stress or just maintain the existing routine ?
I feel that dental practices are now frequently "upselling" extra treatments for profit ?

Hi, depending on your wife's medical condition, getting put under for the procedure and the heavy dose of meds to put her out, may do her in.
I've read numerous posts on this site about folks having major setbacks and not returning to pre-procedure cognitive levels due to anesthesia or other heavy-duty meds, that tend to adversely affect those with cognitive impairment. Good luck!

I don't want to put my Mom through dental stuff that she can do ok without. She broke crown half off her front tooth a couple months ago. Her smile also has a hole. I only took her to the dentist so he could soften the edges. Medical stuff can set people back and cause stress. However, my Mom is on hospice. If she were going to live years and needed the tooth to eat, I might choose differently.

It is tough at times to know when and what to do. Hope you find the decision that brings you and your wife peace.

@4goakley Can you go for a second opinion? The big concern regarding anything with your mouth/teeth, of course, is infections going to the heart.