Conscientious parents constantly remind their children to brush and floss, and routinely schedule dental checkups to make sure their teeth and gums are healthy – and staying that way. But youngsters aren’t the only ones who can use such reminders. Older Americans need to put a priority on their oral health as well, and… Continue reading Older Americans Who Neglect Oral Care Put Overall Health at Risk
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Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men
Poor oral health in older men appears to be linked to frailty, according to British researchers. Frailty is the medical term for becoming more vulnerable to declining health or the inability to perform the activities of daily living. Frailty is a major healthcare challenge for older adults and caregivers. Someone who is frail can be… Continue reading Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men
Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Reduced Cognitive Function
Best to do everything you can to keep the choppers if you want to stay lucid as you age! The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published an article in March 2016 titled “Tooth Loss Increases the Risk of Diminished Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” The study appeared in the OnlineFirst… Continue reading Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Reduced Cognitive Function
Dental Implants = Better Quality of Life for Women with Osteoporosis
Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are at greater risk of losing their teeth. A study done in June 2015 at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland suggests that dental implants may be the treatment with the highest degree of satisfaction. Leena Palomo, associate professor of periodontics and colleagues published their study in… Continue reading Dental Implants = Better Quality of Life for Women with Osteoporosis