poor dental hygiene and respiratory health

[Matman]

According to a recent Japanese Study poor dental hygiene - especially where seniors are concerned - may increase the risk of lung infection. Seniors are, apparently, at greater risk due to increased plaque, more cavities and fewer teeth.

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

[Tigerpaws]

Are you saying that all Seniors don't care for their teeth?

[Matman in reply to Tigerpaws]

No. I’m just reporting the findings of someone else’s Study. As people age they often end up with an increased number of dental issues simply as a result of getting older.

[Hidden in reply to Matman]

Yes, they do. Though I have to say that my 95 year old father only has about half his teeth, and is very fit and with it considering his age. Now OK, that’s a statistic of one, but it does prove that the word “may” is one to take note of.