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LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors

February 24, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Seniors are generally more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, in part because of many commonly used medications that cause dry mouth. This lack of saliva makes the mouth susceptible to infections and decay.
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