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It takes more effort for the elderly and disabled to keep teeth and gums healthy. Dry mouth and decreased saliva flow brought on by age, illness, and some medications can increase decay and gum infections. A general guideline is to have your loved one try to eat a well-balanced, low sugar diet, and drink lots of water. Recent studies now correlate gum infections to other medical conditions like heart disease and pneumonia. With this finding, good oral health becomes even more important for the elderly and disabled.

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