September 28, 2015 | Categories for this post are: Volume 6
Growing evidence suggests that oral hygiene, which includes regular brushing of teeth and the tongue can be a major defence against the development of serious infections, particularly in the elderly and those who are physically compromised because of a neurologic diseases such as Parkinson’s.
Many medications taken for Parkinson’s or other chronic diseases may have a drying effect inside mouth and throat, further promoting bacterial overgrowth, so adequate intake of water is another important measure that can and should be undertaken.
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