[Visiting dentistry]
At Smile Dental Clinic, we provide home-visit dentistry and house visits to visit your home or facility.
Bedridden condition, dementia, chronic disease, etc.
Do you have troubles such as "I can't go to the dentist even if I want to"?
It is important not to give up treatment even if it is difficult to go to the dental clinic.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
What is home visit dentistry?
Dental treatment at your home or residential facility
Among those who find it difficult to visit a dentist due to bedridden conditions or advanced age, there are many who say, "I can't chew well because my teeth hurt" or "I can't eat."
Dentists and dental hygienists will visit your home or the facility where you live for examination and treatment for those who have difficulty going to the hospital due to a disability or chronic disease.Bringing a set of portable dental treatment equipment, you can receive medical treatment that is almost the same as going to the hospital, such as treatment for cavities and periodontal disease, fabrication, adjustment, maintenance of dentures, and specialized oral care.
Main treatment contents at home-visit dentistry
tooth decay treatment
From shaving the cavities to attaching fillings and coverings, it is possible to treat cavities at almost the same level as in the hospital.If you have a toothache and are in trouble, please contact us once.
Periodontal disease treatment
We treat and prevent periodontal disease by removing stains that cannot be removed by brushing your teeth at home, such as removing tartar and cleaning periodontal pockets, using special instruments.
Fabrication, adjustment and repair of dentures
For those who want to make dentures or who have put up with dentures that do not fit their mouth, we provide everything from making to maintenance and repair so that they can live more comfortably.
Periodic checkup/maintenance
In order not to lose your teeth, we will check the condition of your mouth regularly and strive for early detection and treatment of tooth decay and periodontal disease.We will teach you the correct brushing method so that you can prevent it yourself.
Dysphagia rehabilitation
Dysphagia, such as choking during meals and difficulty swallowing, not only increases the risk of suffocation, but can also lead to aspiration pneumonia.We propose oral and swallowing rehabilitation that can be done at home or in a facility so that you can eat safely and enjoyably.
Flow of home visit medical treatment
Book in advance
After receiving a call from the patient, family member, or care manager, we will adjust the date and time of the visit and decide the date of the visit.Also, if you have any questions before making a reservation, please contact us by phone.
Visit your home or residential facility
A dentist or dental hygienist will visit your home or facility on the scheduled date and time.
Counseling/Examination/Treatment
At the beginning of your visit, we will ask you about your oral concerns and what you would like to see done.After counseling, we will plan a plan that takes into consideration the condition of your mouth and body, and start treatment.
It is possible to receive medical treatment while sitting on a bed or in a wheelchair, so please do not worry if you have physical disabilities.
Regular maintenance after treatment
After treatment is completed, regular oral care is performed.By continuing to adjust and repair dentures, we support the enjoyment of eating by mouth.
About the cost
visiting dentistmedical insuranceas well as the Long-term care insuranceIs available.
As with treatment at a dental clinic, medical insurance is applied to treatment covered by insurance.
In addition, long-term care insurance applies to procedures such as oral cleaning and maintenance of dentures, as well as medical guidance such as swallowing rehabilitation.
Self-pay treatment is the same as outpatient treatment and is not covered by insurance and will be paid at your own expense.
Please be assured that we will inform you of the treatment contents and the cost at the first counseling, and after you are satisfied, we will start the treatment.
*We do not charge travel expenses or rewards.
In the case of the latter-stage elderly
1% to 3% of medical expenses will be covered.There is an upper limit to the amount of monthly medical expenses that you must bear, depending on your income.
National Health Insurance
to social insurance
if subscribed
In principle, you will be responsible for 3% of medical expenses.
Disability Certification
if you have received
In principle, you can receive it for free. (*Depending on the region, treatment costs may be charged.)
Visit area
Basically available within 16 km from Smile Dental Clinic, within 20 to 30 minutes one way
You can visit the area within 16 km from Smile Dental Clinic or 20 to 30 minutes by car.
Depending on the distance, it may not be covered by the above, and medical treatment may be possible in other areas, so please inquire first if your home is within the visiting area.
FAQ
You do not need.Please be assured that all transportation and business trip expenses other than treatment costs for home visits will be borne by our hospital.
Also, we do not receive any kind of thanks.
In addition to insurance card, care certificate and certificate of recipient of physical disabilityIf you have one, please prepare it.
If you have any medicines that you take on a daily basis, please prepare a medicine notebook or dosing manual that shows your medication status.
If you have a serious illness or if your physical condition is not good on the day of the treatment, we will examine your general condition and consult with your doctor before considering the scope of dental treatment.
[Regarding medical examination targets]
As a general rule, this service is intended for people with physical disabilities, people with mental and physical illnesses, etc. who find it difficult to receive outpatient treatment.
Home visits are not possible for the reason that there is no means of transportation for outpatient visits.
In that case, we offer a free shuttle service to our hospital, so please use that.
[About treatment]
Depending on your systemic condition (increased hypertension, severe diabetes, heart disease, etc.), there may be restrictions on the content of treatment.
In addition, it is necessary to pay close attention to the presence or absence of side effects regarding the selection of drugs to be prescribed.
Please be sure to let us know in advance if you have any medicines that you take on a daily basis or have had allergic reactions in the past.
We can help you with these problems!
Insets do not fit
If your teeth don't fit properly, you won't be able to chew well, and you won't be able to get proper nutrition, and you'll lose weight.It is very important to use dentures that fit your mouth.
tooth hurts
Please leave the treatment of tooth decay to us.We will treat with a special instrument for home-visit dentistry.
Prevention of aspiration pneumonia
As you get older, your throat muscles weaken and your saliva decreases, making it easier to choke on food.At our clinic, we advise you on oral rehabilitation that you can do at home when necessary.
- Tooth pain, swollen gums, loose teeth
- It hurts when wearing dentures, it is old and does not fit well
- Worried about bad breath and dry mouth
- Dislikes eating, losing weight
- I don't know how to take care of my teeth because I hate brushing my teeth
- Even if you prepare a soft meal at home after leaving the hospital, it is difficult to eat well.
- I have a gastrostomy or an intravenous drip, but would like to eat again by mouth if possible.
- I want to check whether the food I am eating is being swallowed properly
[About swallowing function evaluation and examination]
At our hospital, a dentist inserts a thin endoscopic camera through the nose and performs a swallowing endoscopy (VE), which examines the state of swallowing using actual food and drink.We will bring a set of dedicated portable swallowing endoscopy equipment, so the examination can be performed even at home.
If you wish to do so, please consult your primary care physician., After confirming the general condition and the degree of dysphagia, we will judge whether it can be examined.
After the examination, we will advise you on your diet and suggest oral/swallowing rehabilitation.
