Oral health isn't just about your teeth. It's one of the foundations of good nutrition.

In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, I explain why oral health matters so much for older adults and why it's a topic every dietitian, caregiver, and healthcare professional should pay attention to.

You'll learn:

• Why the mouth is the first route of nutrition

• The connection between oral health and malnutrition

• Why tooth loss is not a normal part of healthy aging

• Why I always ask my patients if they brush and floss

• How poor oral health can make healthy eating more difficult

This episode kicks off a five-part series on oral health in older adults. In upcoming episodes, we'll cover dry mouth, tooth loss and dentures, chewing difficulties, poor oral health and malnutrition, and practical nutrition strategies to support healthy aging.

🦷 Companion Article:
Nutrition and Oral Health in Older Adults
https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/nutrition-care-dental-health-in-older-adults/

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