Study links social isolation to having fewer teeth in older adults

NEW YORK, US/SHANGHAI, China: Ample evidence shows that social isolation and loneliness can affect overall health and well-being. In a new study, researchers sought to examine whether these experiences could also be detrimental to oral health. They found that older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth and to lose their teeth more quickly over time compared with those who have more social interaction.

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