We provide compassionate, oral healthcare directly within senior communities. We do not provide dental exams or scaling. Instead, our Registered Dental Hygienist’s deliver critical oral healthcare (oral hygiene) that restores dignity, enhances daily comfort, and eliminates destructive bacteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 . Who is Tender Touch Oral Healthcare designed for?
Tender Touch Oral Healthcare is designed for dependent adults, living in Assisted Living or Memory Care Nursing Communities, who need assistance maintaining their daily oral hygiene.
2 . Do you provide dental treatment?
Tender Touch Oral Healthcare focuses on oral hygiene assistance and education. Dental diagnosis and treatment remain with the individual’s dental provider.
3 . Where is care provided?
We come to you! Our services are completely portable. Services are designed to be provided within participating senior living, assisted living, memory care and residential care communities. Oral hygiene care can be provided in the resident’s apartment, or any location within the community that meets the residents’ comfort level on any given day.
4 . Can families arrange services?
Yes! That is the preferred arrangement. Click on the link attached to contact Tender Touch Oral Healthcare to discuss the specific needs of your loved one.
5 . Do you work with senior living communities?
YES! Community partnerships are an important component of the Tender Touch Oral Healthcare model.
6 . Does Tender Touch Oral Healthcare replace the resident's dentist?
Tender Touch Oral Healthcare is intended to complement- not replace- the resident’s established dental care.
7 . How are Tender Touch Oral Healthcare services paid for?
Tender Touch Oral Healthcare is a private-pay service and is not currently covered by insurance. Payment for services is made directly to Tender Touch Oral Healthcare by the resident or their family.
Our goal is to provide an added level of professional oral hygiene support that complements the care already being provided within the community.
8 . How can I determine whether Tender Touch Oral Healthcare is right for my loved one?
Tender Touch Oral Healthcare is designed for dependent adults who may benefit from additional, personalized oral hygiene support beyond what can be provided through their daily care routine.
Your loved one may be a good candidate if they have difficulty brushing or flossing independently, require assistance with oral hygiene, have limited dexterity or mobility, have dentures or other oral care needs, or would simply benefit from a more thorough and attentive approach to maintaining their oral health.
Not sure if our services are appropriate for your loved one? We’re happy to help. Tender Touch Oral Healthcare provides a complementary client assessment to evaluate your loved one’s individual oral hygiene needs and determine whether our services are a good fit.
Our goal is to provide families with confidence that their loved one is receiving the additional oral hygiene attention and personalized support they need; delivered with professionalism, dignity, and respect.