It’s normal for a senior’s health to generally decline with age. As a result, you’ve made the difficult decision to move your loved one into an assisted living facility. You want them to maintain good oral health while they’re there, because you’ve heard that good oral health improves overall health. In fact, it can even lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other medical problems. Read on as a dentist for seniors in Skokie talks about the importance of regular dental care for seniors in assisted living.
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