Why is good oral hygiene especially important for adults

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Why is good oral hygiene especially important for older adults? Older adults tend to eat foods that wear down tooth enamel. Cavities and mouth sores are very painful for older adults because they are more sensitive to pain than younger adults. Older adults tend to drink sugary sodas, which cause cavities. Older adults produce less saliva, which helps to clean the teeth.

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