Dental hygiene is a key to senior health
By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020
By Jim Riley
Contributing Writer
As people age, health maintenance may take a little extra time — but the care and effort rewards seniors with better health throughout the aging process.
Dental hygiene is one of the maintenance tasks that can be easily overlooked. There are some common problems, from swollen gums to periodontal disease to dry mouth, that may directly impact whole-body health. Dental hygiene is just as important as physical fitness, diet and the annual physical.
Why is dental hygiene so important for seniors?