Older Americans Agree Smiling Could Make Them Feel Happier, But Many Are Held Back by a Self-Perpetuating Cycle of Poor Oral and Mental Health

Delta Dental’s first Senior Mental and Oral Health Survey reveals a harmful feedback loop between poor oral health and mouth pain, and depression, anxiety, and low self-image for Americans 50 and up. SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mental health challenges contribute to the neglect of oral health care for many Americans 50 years … Read more