Effects of Papaya Enzymes in Patients with Dry Mouth

As we age maintaining oral hygiene and dental care becomes increasingly important to our overall health. Lack of oral hygiene and dental care can contribute to: Dental pain Infections in the mouth Bad breath Difficulty chewing and swallowing Loss of quality of life Social isolation Although oral hygiene and dental care seems a natural process for many older people in residential care this process is often overlooked for a variety of reason including: Staff are not aware of or trained in assessing and maintaining oral hygiene; Staff are not aware of or trained in detecting dental concerns; Residents exhibit challenging behavior which does not enable staff to carry out appropriate oral hygiene techniques; Facilities do not have the adequate oral hygiene assessment tools or products available to them [1].