For Alzheimer's patients, Liu Fuxuan listed 4 major oral care, including: choosing a soft toothbrush, a smaller toothbrush head, regular oral examination and massage relaxation; situational photos, the characters in the picture are not related to this article.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the number of people with dementia in my country will exceed 300,000 in 2022.

Among them, Alzheimer's disease is one of the causes of dementia.

In this regard, Liu Fuxuan, a dentist at the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen Medical University, listed 4 major oral care methods for Alzheimer's patients, including: choosing a soft-bristle toothbrush, smaller toothbrush heads, regular oral examinations, and massage relaxation.

Liu Fuxuan posted on her Facebook fan page "Dental Physician Liu Fuxuan Taichung South District Dental Filling and Root Canal Treatment Oral Care", pointing out that Alzheimer's patients have reduced cognitive and behavioral abilities. With dental problems, she shared 4 points about oral care for Alzheimer's patients, and caregivers need to pay more attention:

Please read on...

soft toothbrush

Because the oral mucosa of elderly patients is thinner and vulnerable, soft-bristled toothbrushes should be selected.

small brush head toothbrush

Smaller toothbrush heads make it easier to reach the outside of the upper teeth, which are usually difficult to clean.

regular dental checkups

No matter what age you are, regular dental checkups are the only way to keep your teeth healthy.

Massage to relax

Alzheimer's patients have deteriorating cognitive functions. Even if others help to brush their teeth, it may be difficult to brush their teeth properly due to stress and other reasons.

It is recommended to massage and relax the patient first, and then brush their teeth.

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