Studies reveal that giving personal oral care to elderly patients increases quality of life. Elderly people with cognitive issues are less likely to properly brush their teeth and dentures.
Key takeaways:
– Offering individual dental care improves denture cleanliness and reduces plaque.
– Elderly people with healthy teeth have less functional and cognitive challenges.
– Elderly homes should bring in more dentists to provide proper oral hygiene.
Might you have someone at an elderly home? Please, make sure that they see the dentist regularly, to prevent cavities and gum disease.
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Individualised approach needed to improve oral health of home care patients
