ASSESSING ORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS’ AT FEDERAL NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL ENUGU, NIGERIA.

Oral health serves as a gateway to overall physical and psychological well-being, influencing various aspects of life including appearance, speech, chewing ability, growth, enjoyment, taste perception, and social interaction. Mental illness is intricately linked with physical health, and the concepts of oral health and mental health are inseparable. Individuals living with mental illness often