Elder Care Services and Initiative

Specialized Dentistry Services for Senior Citizens

Elder Care Initiative and Elder Care Services:

Maintenance of good occlusion and chewing ability is critical to maintaining memory, strength, balance, and brain function. This is important at all ages, but particularly for the elderly. Eldercare services need to include bite assessment. Research has shown that one’s ability to chew hard foods has a strong influence on memory, brain inflammation, and the ability to recover from head trauma and strokes. The jaw nerve