Correlation Between Poor Oral Hygiene and Dementia

#general dentistry

Sep 6 • 1 minute read

Poor oral hygiene may be directly linked to a higher risk of brain deterioration and dementia according to one Meta- Analysis.
The study indicates that people with higher tooth loss ( as a result of poor oral hygiene) had a 148% higher chance of developing some form of cognitive impairment and 128% higher chance of dementia.
The damage may be the result of oral inflammation (which can spread to the brain) and poor overall nutrition, but fortunately it is a fully treatable and preventable form of cognitive damage.
All you need to do is take care of your teeth and gums !!

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