Why Oral Health in Older Adults is Important
The American Dental Association and Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors created this informative infographic, which includes significant statsitics to support the importance of oral health in older adults. VIEW INFOGRAPHIC HERE
We must remember that Poor Oral Health = Poor Overall Health.
Older adults have:
More tooth decay
More tooth loss
More gym disease
Less ability to keep mouth and eeth clean
Fewer dental visits
76% of older adults’ dental costs are paid out of pocket
38% of older adults perceived their oral health as fair or poor
40% of older adults have not seen a dental provider in the last year
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