Clare is in assisted living and unable to walk. The dentist this morning said she needs four crowns on her lower teeth. She has a full upper denture. Cost is over $4,000. Does it make sense to do this with her age and condition? Would a full denture make more sense, even though the cost might be higher?
Inwas able to find her old dentist who knew her well. He ground off some rough spots that were bothering her and put a little filling material in a couple places. It was an easy process and made her comfortable for the last year of her life instead of putting her through the trauma of oral surgery and dentures.
But that’s just one story. Your wife may well need the procedures recommended. But I do think we need to keep dental procedures to a minimum with elders.
Best of luck!!
Makes sense to me.