What is good oral health and how can it affect overall well-being as a senior adult?

Good oral health for a senior adult means more than just having clean teeth—it's about maintaining the health of the teeth, gums, mouth tissues, and jaw so you can eat, speak, and live comfortably without pain or infection. When you have unhealthy teeth, gums, mouth tissues, and jaw joint, this is a risk factor for tooth decay, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infection, cognitive decline, pain, and much more.