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In the past 2-3 years her teeth have been falling out of her mouth. It has been 1 at a time and gradually more teeth to where she has lost her front teeth and the ones that are left are kind of dissolving and very soft and brittle.
Yes, you don't pose a clear question. As a dental hygienist, most tooth loss is due to periodontal disease that causes loss of bone support. Pathogens that cause bone loss also gain access to our blood stream and can affect other organs such as the heart and liver and even implicated in strokes. It can cause problems other than dental disease. You must get her to a dentist and see of she needs referral to a periodontist or to have extractions for a denture. It is neglect to not have this t taken care of. If she will go willfully on her own great, if not then get her there yourself. They have even found the bacteria in the brain of Alzheimer's victims but that study wasn't conclusive enough. So floss 'em if you've got 'em!
What is your question? You need to bring her to a dentist is you want to have them fixed. He may be able to tell you what's causing it -- I'd venture it's because of some of her medication. Bring a list of what she's taking.
Could also be that she has a very dry mouth - FROM her medication. This will cause tooth problems galore.
Since we have both recently been through extensive dental updating crowns, fillings, cleanings and partials, get your mother to a dentist. She is losing bone which holds the teeth and she must have teeth (implants, dentures, etc.) to eat. Not having teeth is a quick way to have one's health deteriorate very quickly. If you have a dental college nearby, go there as their fees are reduced. keep her eating by having teeth. She could also damage her heart by having gums infected which goes into the blood stream right to the heart. Dentist time!!!
My parents are using a waterpik at least once a day, sometimes more. It helps with the dry mouth, it removes all those particles they can't see and it stimulates their gums to keep them healthier. It's important to get their teeth cleaned regularly too. But be careful, there is an entire dental industry that revolves around how much can be sold to a senior and medicare doesn't cover it. (I learned this the hard way when we scheduled at a new dentist because they were closer for a regular cleaning and received almost a $5,000 estimate for dental implants in my 86 year old stepmom. We were charged $200 (special low rate!) for this "free estimate" and they didn't even clean her teeth. It included the x-rays they had to have and a "consultation". I'm taking them to my dentist next week and if needed, we'll get dentures or a partial. I can't see where someone who is 86 would benefit from implants but maybe I'm just being cheap. Good luck to you.
Ask dentist about Perio Protect. If that's too expensive for you, here's something less expensive that may not be as effective: Put about 10 drops of clove oil in a quart of water and shake well. Then use a little bit of this water to rinse mouth for 5 minutes & spit out. Do this every day. Shake the bottle very well before each use.
As for dry mouth, my mother had full dentures, recently adjusted, saw a denist, still wasn't eating well. I took her to the hospital for an evaluation. They said her dry mouth was probably from dehydration and sent her home. It turned out she had a malfunctioning parotid gland. A couple of days after being sent home, it swelled, accompanied by high fever and infection, which turned into sepsis. Something to think about.
Thank you pullupyourpants for sharing about sepsis. I had never heard about it, odd given the number of hospital stays we have been through. Anyway, I am glad to be informed and have shared with a number of my friends already.
We watch my mom like a hawk when she is in the hospital. I stay there with her 24x7 and make sure the nursing staff, CNA, and doctors are doing their jobs providing her with the necessary care, toothbrushing, food, and bathroom needs. I keep a blog and note specifically what the staff does (and do not do). It is sad but essential these days in the hospital. My mom has never had to a spend a day in a SNF (skilled nursing facility). We bring her straight home. I honest do not see them doing anything there for her that we can not do in our own house. I will check for the article on sepsis. Thank you for sharing this information.
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Could also be that she has a very dry mouth - FROM her medication. This will cause tooth problems galore.
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