Association between tongue pressure, masticatory function, and salivary bacterial load in older adults requiring long-term care.
Researchers examined 80 older adults in long-term care and found that reduced tongue pressure was associated with higher salivary bacterial counts, while diminished chewing ability was linked to lower tongue pressure. Maintaining natural teeth and oral functions may help control oral bacteria and reduce aspiration pneumonia risk.
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