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lauri
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hi there - my father is in his early 80s. he is completely lucid, ambulatory, and lives independently. however, due to a traumatic dental experience 30 years ago, he refused to see a dentist until i managed to persuade him to go five years ago. in that appointment, the dentist told him that if his teeth aren't bothering him, she won't bother them. i know - appalling. he has since used that as his reason for not going back, and now his teeth are brown and falling out, he can't chew properly, and periodically, i will notice swelling on his jaw and lips. he even refuses to acknowledge any pain. i have tried every possible method of getting him to go for a visit (even calling his medical doctor for help, and expressing my concerns about his heart-health and how it can be affected by his dental health). his fear outweighs my concern. what can i do?