A dentist for people living with dementia

Why home is easier

A dental office can be confusing and frightening for someone with dementia: a new place, bright lights, strangers, noise and a long wait. Many families give up on dental care for exactly this reason, even though pain from a tooth or a poorly fitting denture can show up as agitation, refusing food or trouble sleeping.

At home or in memory care, your loved one stays in a place they know. Dr. Nath comes to them.

Our approach

• A calm, unhurried pace — we explain each step in simple words
• Breaks whenever they're needed
• A family member or aide the patient trusts stays close by
• Treatment in their own bed, recliner or wheelchair
• We never force treatment — sometimes an exam alone is a good first visit, and we can come back another day

Consent and healthcare proxies

When a patient cannot make decisions about treatment, we work with their healthcare proxy or legal decision-maker. We explain what we find, the options and the written price, and nothing is done without consent.

Signs of a dental problem

• Refusing food, or chewing on one side
• Touching or pulling at the face or mouth
• New agitation, especially at mealtimes
• Taking dentures out and refusing to wear them
• Bad breath, bleeding or swelling

Fees

The home visit fee is $350 on Long Island and $500 in New York City and Westchester. It covers travel, setup, the exam and X-rays, and you get a written price before any treatment starts.

We do not participate with any insurance plans. You pay us directly, and we prepare and submit the claim so any reimbursement is paid directly to you.