Have caries, have fewer respiratory ills

The anatomical connectivity between the oral cavity and the respiratory system may be a factor in any link between respiratory disease and oral health. Some evidence has been found for associations between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and oral health in adults and between pneumonia and oral health. In addition, randomized controlled trials have indicated that improvement in oral health and regular professional dental care can reduce lower respiratory tract infection in high-risk elderly who are living in institutional settings.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research