Mom needs to go to the dentist however, she has Alzheimer's what might you recommend and who in the Myrtle Beach area SC
She has a partial and hasn't been seen in a couple of years - last time was a nightmare - for her - the dentist - assistant and myself. She got terribly angry kicking - wouldn't open her mouth - had tools in it - (had a cavity) that needed to be fixed.
I know these are very tough questions, but more and more geriatricians and other professionals are teaching newly diagnosed dementia patients how to firmly and legally outline the care that they wish because the majority of them do not want to prolong their lives, and they also don't want to suffer.
While infections are not good for dementia patients, I would suggest that if it appears to be critical to their quality of life, find a geriatric hygienist who can clean the teeth and keep an eye out for any infections.
My Mom is 95 and her teeth are mostly stubs now. She fully refuses any dental work because she won't spend the money (touch of dementia), and she doesn't care if she gets an infection and dies. She is living a lovely life, but she is so ready to stop living at this point in her life.
I think we have to think about the wishes of the patient. Just my two cents.
Suggest your call your Area Council on Aging to see whom they would recommend, or call around the children dentist and see which ones take Alzheimer's patients.