dental care – Hospice of the Shoals

How Long Does A Dental Bridge Last? (Hospice Dental Care)

March 1, 2020 hospshoals313 1037

Tooth care and dental hygiene management during a hospice setting far different from standard health care. Since families are aware of their family member dying from chronic illnesses, it is best to give quality dental support. During this period, it is best to provide the best dental health care by asking how long does a dental bridge last for the hospice patient. You can check out other dental treatments available for the elderly during a dental visit. It may either be your family member, relative, or someone you support for health care in the community.

Can Hospice Patients Have Conscious Sedation? (Dental Treatments)

February 5, 2020 hospshoals313 162

The hospice patient may have some restrictions regarding their treatments or surgeries. Notably, the staff may not allow methods with a curative form of operations or procedures. For a better perspective, let’s take a look at some examples. If a family member is hoping to get dental surgery soon, they can resort to IV sedation for their dental operation. However, not everyone allows the use of IV sedation since it is outside the scope of hospice care. You may ask your hospice staff if they allow dental treatments with the use of conscious sedation instead.