Here are the four key findings:
1. Seniors are two times more likely to get cavities than other adults.
2. Older adults have a higher risk of oral infections.
3. Up to 64 percent of older adults have periodontitis.
4. Chronic oral infection is a risk factor for heart disease, and can also lead to the spread of infection to artificial joints and artificial heart valves.
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