The Impact of Nutrition and Oral Health on Seniors
Elderly people's general and oral health depends significantly on receiving a proper and appropriate diet. Therefore, diet is crucial in terms of preventing oral and systemic disease. (Hospital and Healthcare, 2018) The link between nutrition and dental health is continuous (The Gerontological Society of America, 2020). Nutritional condition deteriorates without a healthy tongue to chew food and start the digestive process (The Gerontological Society of America, 2020). Moreover, without sufficient nutrition, dental health frequently deteriorates, muscles deteriorate, gum tissues become contaminated, the bone that supports the teeth resorbs, teeth rot, and they may finally fall out, and this cycle continues (The Gerontological Society of America, 2020). A balanced diet also contributes to maintaining good oral health. The reciprocal association between good dental health and a balanced diet is essential for healthy ageing (The Gerontological Society of America, 2020). In a perfect w...
