Posts Tagged ‘healthy aging dentistry’
Can Tooth Loss Increase the Risk of Cognitive Decline? What Research Reveals About Oral Health and Brain Aging
Most people understand that losing teeth can affect eating, speech, and self-confidence. But growing research suggests the consequences of tooth loss may extend well beyond the mouth. A large review conducted by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found that older adults with significant tooth loss had a substantially higher risk of developing…
Read MoreDental Implants After 65: Investing in How You Want to Live
Reaching your 60s, 70s, or even 80s changes the way you think about many healthcare decisions. The question is no longer simply: “Can this be fixed?” It may become: “Will fixing this meaningfully improve the way I live?” I think that is a much better way to approach dental implants for older adults. When patients…
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