071 Healthy Mouth Healthy You

Maintaining good overall health and quality of life is important to everyone. Part of the maintenance, my parents always taught me, is regularly visiting the dentist for cleanings and cavity checks. It turns out dental care is particularly important for people with Parkinson's. Dental hygiene can be challenging for people with Parkinson's due to their symptoms, both motor and non-motor like apathy and depression. It is so critical to have a healthy oral environment. An unhealthy one can lead to bigger issues. Luckily, there are solutions to some of these challenges. We will break it all down for you – what to avoid, what to anticipate, and solutions – in this episode. Keep smiling and listen on. https://dbsandme.com https://www.atsu.edu/arizona-school-of-dentistry-and-oral-health