Dental care in older adults. (2nd May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, Christine
• Is Part Of: British journal of community nursing. Volume 24:Number 5(2019)
• Page Start: 233
• Page End: 235
• Publication Date: 2019-05-02
• Subjects: Dental hygiene -- Mouth care -- Access to services -- Health complications -- Dentures; Community health nursing -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.14094105
• DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.5.233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-4753

Abstract

Abstract : Good oral health is an essential part of ageing well. Good mouth care enables people to eat, speak and socialise without pain or embarrassment and contributes hugely to quality of life and general health. Community-dwelling older adults may find access to dental services difficult, and increasing co-morbidities can make self-care a challenge. Older adults are at increased risk of dental disease, and general health complications can make access to dental services and treatment planning difficult. Further, they may find lengthy dental procedures overwhelming. Therefore, there is a need to prevent the decline in oral health in order to maintain general health.