13/01/2023
Bad mouth, bad brain?
Periodontal disease or more commonly called gum disease, is mainly the result of infection and inflammation of the gum and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, it’s called gingivitis.
All chronic lifestyle diseases are linked fundamentally by inflammation and pathogenic oral bacteria can be related with several systemic and immune diseases.
A 2020 study published in Neurology suggested that people with severe gum issues were more likely to develop serious cognitive problems.
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Our mouths contain billions of good and bad bacteria. Ongoing research has shown a possible link between memory loss and oral health.