Risk of pneumonia in the elderly doubled by sleeping in dentures

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Do you wear dentures during the night ?

Poor oral health and hygiene are increasingly recognized as major risk factors for pneumonia among elderly. The study, titled “Denture Wearing During Sleep Doubles the Risk of Pneumonia in Very Elderly”, has been published.

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