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I spent thousands on dentures, etc. for him during the 44 years we were together.

The problem was multi-faceted.

1. He was from Ireland and when he was growing up there in the 1930s/1940s, the "dentist" was the local bartender! They'd take him there, give him a couple of shots and haul him in the back room and the bartender would pull the bad teeth out.

2. Because of this horrific "care" he never went to a dentist. He was . Who wouldn't be? So, lack of care and plain neglect led to where he ended up when he died at the age of 85 years.

3. He had seven teeth left and I don't know how he managed to eat. His dentures ended up in moldy cups and rarely if ever used.

4. He had genetically bad teeth. No one is his family has good teeth, they all suffer.

If I was you, I think I'd check out the idea of going to Mexico to a dentist. I'd find out all I could about it and see if you can find a referral to a dentist that has a great reputation.

You have my condolences, believe me!

Take care in the meantime and don't let the stress of this nightmare finish you off (easier said than done!).