A 67-year-old woman comes into the dental office for a routi…
A 67-year-old woman comes into the dental office for a routine prophylaxis and exam. She has not been seen in the office for just over 1 year and states that she has had her grandchildren staying with her, which has made it hard for her to make an appointment. This patient has 12 teeth present in her mouth and states that she has not been wearing her partials because they do not fit very well. The dental hygienist notes that she has angular cheilosis and heavy biofilm accumulation. Upon further questioning, the patient also reveals that it is hard for her to chew without her partials, so she has been eating a soft diet. The dental hygienist decides to complete a dietary assessment with the patient. When she returns the 3-day record it is evident that this patient is primarily eating breads, cakes, soups, ice cream, and yogurt since she has trouble chewing. The patient has also indicated drinking five cans of soda daily. Until her partial can be repaired, what can this patient do to prevent caries?