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Untreated oral diseases lead to serious infections that can also affect the rest of the body, such as infection of the lung (aspiration pneumonia) and infection of the heart (infective endocarditis).

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  • Dental.Aging.Tips Home
  • Dental.Aging.Tips Information
  • Why Oral Health is Important
    • A.1 Facts
      • Consequences of Poor Oral Health
      • Benefits of Good Health
    • A.2 Common Oral Health Problems
      • Infections
      • Signs of Oral Pain
      • Oral Lesions
      • Dry Mouth
  • Providing Daily Care
    • B.1 Preparing for Oral Care
      • Materials
      • Preparing the Environment
    • B.2 Inspecting for Problems
      • Importance of Visual Inspection
      • Teeth
      • Oral Skin
      • Dentures, Implants, or Fixed Bridges
    • B.3 Oral Hygiene Care
      • Managing Dry Mouth
      • Brushing Teeth
      • Brushing Dentures
      • Oral Skin and Gums
    • B. 4 Denture Care
      • Types of Dentures
      • Removing and Inserting Dentures
      • Overnight Care
      • Cracks and Fractures
  • Overcoming Barriers to Good Care
    • C.1 Good Care Techniques
      • Communication Techniques
      • Environmental Techniques
    • C.2 Challenging responses in Providing Care
      • Introduction
      • Most Common Challenging Responses
    • C.3 Physical Challenges in Providing Care
      • Physical Symptoms and Responses
      • Side Effects of Treatments
  • What Should I Do If…?