Baby Dental – Nursing Home Dental Care
Poor Dental Care is the Norm in Many Nursing Homes.
According to studies, an estimated that one-half to three-quarters of all nursing home residents have their teeth into old age. This may be because of greater dental health awareness and fluoridated water. Even though this is good news that seniors today can keep their teeth much longer, the situation has created a predicament for the residents in nursing homes as caregivers often lack the expertise or time needed to maintain good daily dental care. Poor dental care can lead to stroke, arterial disease, and pneumonia. Check to make sure that your nursing home provides on-site professional dental care. Ensure the administrator believes that good dental care is essential to overall health care.
