 [ Symptoms ] should a person at risk of aspirating have extensive dental work  the patient is 91 with mild to moderate dementia and has swallowing issues and needs to have old crowns replaced should we attempt to have the dental work done or is the risk of aspiration too great [ Disease ] this is really not something to neglect even if you this it is just stress it is still a life threatening condition your b p is markedly high and the drug prescribed for your sister is not going to be suitable for you there is no 2 similar cases you need to see a cardiologist as you will need special drug and dose according to your case stress release techniques are helpful like yoga stretching meditation breathing exercises but not enough