If you’re noticing more seniors walking around with their own teeth, it’s not a coincidence. Between 50% and 75% of all nursing home residents today keep their teeth well into their senior years.

Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for a number of oral health problems, such as: Age in and of itself is not a dominant or sole factor in determining oral health. However, certain medical ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the services covered by the program and to add information about setting up an appointment. Summit Community Care Clinic has been providing free ...